Programming Manual

®
10-068, Cheetah Xi
Addressable Fire Suppression Control System

P/N 06-651
Rev. 2, December 2016

SOLUTIONS
 Fire Protection
 Explosion Protection
 Overpressure Protection
 Pressure Activation
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION DESCRIPTION PAGE
1.0 About This Manual ........................................................................................................ 1-1
1.1 About This Manual........................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Product Support............................................................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Safety Information ........................................................................................................... 1-1
1.4 Related Information ......................................................................................................... 1-2
1.5 Revision History ............................................................................................................... 1-2
2.0 C-Linx Programming Options ...................................................................................... 2-1
2.1 Understanding Cheetah Xi .............................................................................................. 2-1
2.2 Software Programming Features ..................................................................... 2-2 thru 2-33
3.0 Getting Started ............................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1 User Interface .................................................................................................................. 3-1
3.2 Password Protection........................................................................................................ 3-2
3.2.1 How to Log onto the System ........................................................................................... 3-3
3.2.2 Changing the System Administrator Password ............................................................... 3-3
3.3 Configuring the System ................................................................................................... 3-4
3.3.1 Auto-Program .................................................................................................................. 3-4
3.3.2 Engineered Configure...................................................................................................... 3-4
3.4 How to Address a Device ................................................................................................ 3-5
3.4.1 How to Auto Address Field Devices ................................................................................ 3-5
3.4.2 How to Use the Panel’s Device Address Function .......................................................... 3-6
3.4.3 How to Address Devices with the IR Tool ....................................................................... 3-8
3.4.4 How to Address Devices with the Hand-Held Programmer .......................................... 3-10
3.4.5 How to Address Devices Using C-Linx Device Address Wizard ................................... 3-12
3.4.6 How to Address Devices Using C-Linx Device Address Function ................................ 3-13
4.0 Configuration Menu....................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1 Configuration Menu ......................................................................................................... 4-1
4.2 Configuration Menu 1 ...................................................................................................... 4-1
4.2.1 How to Configure a Field Device ..................................................................................... 4-1
4.2.1.1 How to Change a Devices Alarm Features ..................................................................... 4-2
4.2.1.1.1 How to Modify a Sensor .................................................................................................. 4-3
4.2.1.1.2 How to Modify a Control or Relay Module ....................................................................... 4-3
4.2.1.1.3 How to Modify a Monitor Module ..................................................................................... 4-8
4.2.1.1.4 How to Modify a Pull Station ........................................................................................... 4-9
4.2.1.1.5 How to Delete a Device from the System Configuration ................................................. 4-9
4.2.1.1.6 How to Read, Write, Enable or Disable a Device .......................................................... 4-10
4.2.1.2 How to Change a Devices Release Features ............................................................... 4-11
4.2.1.3 How to Perform a Configuration Check ......................................................................... 4-12
4.2.2 How to Modify the Panel’s NAC Circuits ....................................................................... 4-12
4.2.2.1 How to Modify NAC Functions ...................................................................................... 4-13
4.2.2.2 How to Set NAC Zone Assignments ............................................................................. 4-14
4.2.2.3 How to Set NAC Sync Protocol ..................................................................................... 4-15
4.2.3 How to Change SLC Supervision .................................................................................. 4-16
4.2.3.1 How to Set SLC Command Mode Functions................................................................. 4-17
4.2.3.2 How to Adjust Positive Alarm Sequencing Investigation Time ...................................... 4-17
4.2.4 How to Execute the Learn Function .............................................................................. 4-18
4.2.4.1 Learn New Devices Only ............................................................................................... 4-18
4.2.4.2 Learn All Devices ........................................................................................................... 4-19
4.2.5 How to Enable Panel Voice Operations ........................................................................ 4-20
4.2.5.1 How to Set Mass Notification Reset Timeout ................................................................ 4-21
4.2.5.2 How to Set Voice State Priority Levels .......................................................................... 4-21

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4.3 Configuration Menu 2 ..................................................................................................... 4-22
4.3.1 How to Set System Time and Date ................................................................................ 4-22
4.3.2 How to Set System Silencing Options ........................................................................... 4-23
4.3.3 How to Set System Power Options ................................................................................ 4-24
4.3.4 How to Modify Daytime Sensitivity Settings ................................................................... 4-25
4.3.4.1 How to Set Daytime Sensitivity Range .......................................................................... 4-25
4.3.4.2 How to Set Holiday Settings for Daytime Sensitivity...................................................... 4-26
4.3.5 How to Enable/Disable and Assign Custom Messages to Zones .................................. 4-26
4.3.5.1 How to Assign a Chime Code to a Zone ........................................................................ 4-27
4.4 Configuration Menu 3 ..................................................................................................... 4-28
4.4.1 How to Set Peripheral Device Parameters .................................................................... 4-28
4.4.1.1 How to Configure Peripheral Devices ............................................................................ 4-29
4.4.1.1.1 Peripheral Device Testing .............................................................................................. 4-30
4.4.1.1.2 How to Program a 256 LED Graphic ............................................................................. 4-30
4.4.1.2 How to Set the Peripheral Bus Command Source......................................................... 4-31
4.4.1.3 How to Set the Peripheral Bus Speed ........................................................................... 4-31
4.4.1.4 How to Set the Peripheral Bus Command Set ............................................................... 4-32
4.4.2 How to Enable and Disable System Walktest ................................................................ 4-33
4.4.3 How to Enable and Disable System Ground Fault Detection ........................................ 4-33
4.4.4 How to Set Panel Abort Type......................................................................................... 4-34
4.4.5 How to Enable and Disable Day/Night Sensitivity Feature ............................................ 4-35
4.5 Configuration Menu 4 ..................................................................................................... 4-35
4.5.1 How to Set AC Trouble Delay ........................................................................................ 4-35
4.5.2 How to Configure VESDA Detectors.............................................................................. 4-36
4.5.2.1 How to Configure VESDA Detectors Connected to Open Protocol HLI ........................ 4-36
4.5.2.1.1 How to Set VESDA Detector Alarm Features ................................................................ 4-37
4.5.2.1.2 How to Set VESDA Sector/Zone Correlation ................................................................. 4-38
4.5.2.1.3 How to Set VESDA Zone Number and Loop/Addr ........................................................ 4-38
4.5.2.1.4 How to Set VESDA Release Features ........................................................................... 4-39
4.5.2.1.5 How to Select VESDA Communication Command Set ................................................. 4-40
4.5.2.2 How to Configure VESDA Detectors Connected to MODBUS HLI ............................... 4-40
4.5.2.2.1 How to Configure VESDA Detectors.............................................................................. 4-41
4.5.2.2.2 How to Configure VESDA Sectors and Pipes ................................................................ 4-42
4.5.2.2.3 How to Create Pipe Templates ...................................................................................... 4-43
4.5.2.2.4 How to Set VESDA Zone Number and Loop/Addr ........................................................ 4-44
4.5.2.2.5 How to Assign VESDA Sector Messages ...................................................................... 4-45
4.5.2.2.6 How to Configure VESDA-DACT Operation .................................................................. 4-45
4.5.2.2.7 How to Verify HLI’s Protocol and Software .................................................................... 4-46
4.5.3 How to Assign Power Cut-Off Relay Address................................................................ 4-46
4.5.4 How to Configure Panel Relays and Optional Modules ................................................. 4-47
4.5.4.1 How to Set Optional Module Mounting Location............................................................ 4-47
4.5.4.2 How to Set the Function of the Panel’s On-Board Relays ............................................. 4-48
4.5.4.3 How to Assign Relays to a Zone .................................................................................... 4-49
4.5.4.4 How to Set Fan Restart Mode........................................................................................ 4-50
4.6 Configuration Menu 5 ..................................................................................................... 4-50
4.6.1 How to Change System Logo ........................................................................................ 4-51
4.6.2 How to Auto Address Devices ....................................................................................... 4-51
4.6.3 How to Configure Dialer Test ......................................................................................... 4-52
4.6.4 How to Configure Panel Network ................................................................................... 4-52
4.6.4.1 How to Set Panel’s Network ID ...................................................................................... 4-53
4.6.4.2 How to Configure Network Module ................................................................................ 4-54
4.6.4.3 How to Assign Panel to Network Zones ........................................................................ 4-55
4.6.4.4 How to Set the Number of History Repeats ................................................................... 4-56
4.6.4.5 How to Configure Network Switch Functions ................................................................. 4-57

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4.7 Configuration Menu 6 .................................................................................................... 4-58
4.7.1 How to Set Panel’s IP Addresses .................................................................................. 4-58
4.7.1.1 How to Clear Monitoring Panel’s IP Addresses ............................................................ 4-58
4.7.2 How to Configure Panel for Network Supervision ......................................................... 4-59
4.7.3 How to Set IP Time Parameters .................................................................................... 4-60
4.7.4 How to Disable Panel’s Switch Operation ..................................................................... 4-61
4.7.5 How to Set Panel’s LED Operation ............................................................................... 4-61
4.8 Configuration Menu 8 .................................................................................................... 4-62
4.8.1 How to Enable AHU Key Requirement Feature ............................................................ 4-62
4.8.2 How to Change Fire Event Display Settings ................................................................. 4-63
APPENDIX A CyberCat Menu Structure (V6.XX) ............................................................................... A-1

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LIST OF EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION PAGE
1-1 Related Documentation .......................................................................................................... 1-2
2-1 thru 2-32 C-Linx (V7.20) Programming Features ................................................................... 2-2 thru 2-33
3-1 Control Panel Keypad and Display ......................................................................................... 3-1
3-2 Password Access Levels ........................................................................................................ 3-2
3-3 Password Entry Screen .......................................................................................................... 3-3
3-4 Password Entry Screen (Password Change).......................................................................... 3-3
3-5 Auto Address Screen .............................................................................................................. 3-5
3-6 Device Address Screen .......................................................................................................... 3-6
3-7 Connect Device Screen .......................................................................................................... 3-6
3-8 New Device Detected Screen ................................................................................................. 3-7
3-9 Connect Device Screen .......................................................................................................... 3-7
3-10 Address Change Completed Screen ...................................................................................... 3-7
3-11 Address Change Failed Screen .............................................................................................. 3-7
3-12 IR Communication Screen ...................................................................................................... 3-8
3-13 IR Communication Tool .......................................................................................................... 3-9
3-14 Loop Start Screen ................................................................................................................. 3-10
3-15 Device Address Screen ........................................................................................................ 3-10
3-16 Connect Device Screen ........................................................................................................ 3-10
3-17 New Device Detected Screen ............................................................................................... 3-11
3-18 Connect Device Screen ........................................................................................................ 3-11
3-19 Address Change Completed Screen .................................................................................... 3-11
3-20 Address Change Failed Screen ............................................................................................ 3-11
4-1 Configuration Menu 1.............................................................................................................. 4-1
4-2 Device Configuration Menu..................................................................................................... 4-1
4-3 Alarm Features Screen ........................................................................................................... 4-2
4-4 Alarm Features Screen (Sensors and Detectors) ................................................................... 4-3
4-5 Alarm Features Screen (Control Module) ............................................................................... 4-3
4-6 Any of 3 Zones Function Screen............................................................................................. 4-4
4-7 All of 3 Zones Function Screen ............................................................................................... 4-5
4-8 Select Device Function Screen ............................................................................................... 4-6
4-9 Row Anding Function Screen ................................................................................................. 4-6
4-10 Addressable Relay AHU Restart Delay Screen ...................................................................... 4-7
4-11 Alarm Features Screen (Monitor Module) ............................................................................... 4-8
4-12 Alarm Features Screen (Pull Station Module)......................................................................... 4-9
4-13 Delete Device Screen ............................................................................................................. 4-9
4-14 Read/Write/Enable/Disable Screen ...................................................................................... 4-10
4-15 Release Features Screen ..................................................................................................... 4-11
4-16 Configuration Check Screen ................................................................................................. 4-12
4-17 NAC Configuration Menu ...................................................................................................... 4-12
4-18 NAC Functions Screen ......................................................................................................... 4-13
4-19 NAC Zone Assignment Screen ............................................................................................. 4-14
4-20 NAC Sync Protocol Screen ................................................................................................... 4-15
4-21 SLC Configuration Screen .................................................................................................... 4-16
4-22 SLC Command Mode Screen ............................................................................................... 4-17
4-23 PAS Investigation Time Screen ............................................................................................ 4-17
4-24 LEARN Screen...................................................................................................................... 4-18
4-25 LEARN New Devices Screen................................................................................................ 4-18
4-26 LEARN Mode Active Screen ................................................................................................. 4-18
4-27 LEARN All Devices Screen ................................................................................................... 4-19
4-28 LEARN Mode Active Screen ................................................................................................. 4-19
4-29 Voice Operations Screen ...................................................................................................... 4-20
4-30 MNS Reset Screen ............................................................................................................... 4-21
4-31 Voice States Priority Screen ................................................................................................. 4-21
4-32 Configuration Menu 2............................................................................................................ 4-22
4-33 Time Control Screen ............................................................................................................. 4-22
4-34 System Silence Screen ......................................................................................................... 4-23

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4-35 Power Screen........................................................................................................................ 4-24
4-36 Daytime Sensitivity Menu ...................................................................................................... 4-25
4-37 Daytime Sensitivity Range Screen ........................................................................................4-25
4-38 Holidays Screen .................................................................................................................... 4-26
4-39 Zone Parameters Screen ...................................................................................................... 4-26
4-40 Chime Code Screen .............................................................................................................. 4-27
4-41 NAC Functions Screen.......................................................................................................... 4-27
4-42 Configuration Menu 3 ............................................................................................................ 4-28
4-43 Peripheral Menu .................................................................................................................... 4-28
4-44 Peripheral Configuration Screen ........................................................................................... 4-29
4-45 LED Test Screen ................................................................................................................... 4-30
4-46 Checksum Calc Screen......................................................................................................... 4-30
4-47 256 LED Graphic Configuration Screen ................................................................................ 4-30
4-48 Peripheral Source Screen ..................................................................................................... 4-31
4-49 Peripheral Bus Speed Screen ............................................................................................... 4-31
4-50 Peripheral Command Set Screen ......................................................................................... 4-32
4-51 Walktest Screen .................................................................................................................... 4-33
4-52 Ground Fault Screen ............................................................................................................. 4-33
4-53 Panel Abort Screen ............................................................................................................... 4-34
4-54 Day/Night Sensitivity Screen ................................................................................................. 4-35
4-55 Configuration Menu 4 ............................................................................................................ 4-35
4-56 AC Delay Screen................................................................................................................... 4-35
4-57 HLI Selection Screen ............................................................................................................ 4-36
4-58 VESDA Configuration Menu.................................................................................................. 4-36
4-59 VESDA Alarm Features Screen ............................................................................................ 4-37
4-60 VESDA Sector/Zone Screen ................................................................................................. 4-38
4-61 VESDA Loop/Addr Screen .................................................................................................... 4-38
4-62 VESDA Release Features Screen ........................................................................................ 4-39
4-63 VESDA Command Set Screen.............................................................................................. 4-40
4-64 VESDA Configuration Menu.................................................................................................. 4-40
4-65 VESDA Alarm Features Screen ............................................................................................ 4-41
4-66 VESDA Sectors and Pipes Screen ....................................................................................... 4-42
4-67 VESDA Sectors and Pipes Screen (templates) .................................................................... 4-43
4-68 VESDA Templates Screen .................................................................................................... 4-43
4-69 VESDA Loop/Addr Screen .................................................................................................... 4-44
4-70 VESDA Sectors Screen ........................................................................................................ 4-45
4-71 VESDA-DACT Operation Screen .......................................................................................... 4-45
4-72 HLI Protocol and Software Screen ........................................................................................4-46
4-73 Power Cut Relay Assignment Screen ................................................................................... 4-46
4-74 Relay Configuration Menu..................................................................................................... 4-47
4-75 Select Module Screen ........................................................................................................... 4-47
4-76 Relay Functions Screen ........................................................................................................ 4-48
4-77 Relay Zone Assign Screen.................................................................................................... 4-49
4-78 Fan Restart Configuration Screen......................................................................................... 4-50
4-79 Configuration Menu 5 ............................................................................................................ 4-50
4-80 Panel Logo Screen................................................................................................................ 4-51
4-81 Auto Address Screen ............................................................................................................ 4-51
4-82 Dialer Configuration Screen .................................................................................................. 4-52
4-83 Network Configuration Screen .............................................................................................. 4-52
4-84 Network Panel ID Screen ...................................................................................................... 4-53
4-85 Network Panel Custom Message Screen ............................................................................. 4-53
4-86 Network Module Config Screen ............................................................................................ 4-54
4-87 Network Zone Screen ........................................................................................................... 4-55
4-88 History Transmit Screen........................................................................................................ 4-56
4-89 Network Switch Screen ......................................................................................................... 4-57
4-90 Configuration Menu 6 ............................................................................................................ 4-58
4-91 IP Address Screen ................................................................................................................ 4-58

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4-92 Clear IP Address Screen ...................................................................................................... 4-59
4-93 Network Supervision Screen................................................................................................. 4-59
4-94 Network Panel Custom Message Screen ............................................................................. 4-59
4-95 IP Time Screen ..................................................................................................................... 4-60
4-96 Panel Switch Operation Screen ............................................................................................ 4-61
4-97 Panel LED Operation Screen................................................................................................ 4-61
4-98 Configuration Menu 7............................................................................................................ 4-62
4-99 AHU Key Screen ................................................................................................................... 4-62
4-100 First Event Display Screen.................................................................................................... 4-63

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1.1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL

This manual is intended for those individuals who are responsible for the programming of the Fike Cheetah Xi
Addressable Control System. It provides a detailed description of how use the control panels configuration
menus to field-program the systems operating parameters. Changes to the system configuration shall only be
made by a factory trained and certified technician.

1.2 PRODUCT SUPPORT

If you have a question or encounter a problem not covered in this manual, you should first try to contact the
distributor that installed the protection system. Fike has a worldwide distribution network. Each distributor
sells, installs, and services Fike equipment. Look on the inside of the door, left side, there should be a sticker
with an indication of the distributor who sold the system. If you cannot locate the distributor, please call Fike
Customer Service for locating your nearest distributor, or go to our web-site at www.fike.com. If you are
unable to contact your installing distributor or you simply do not know who installed the system you can
contact Fike Fire Alarm Product Support at (800) 979-FIKE (3453) Option 2, 1 Monday through Friday, 8:00
AM to 4:30 PM CST.

1.3 SAFETY INFORMATION

Important safety admonishments are used throughout this manual to warn of possible hazards to persons or
equipment.

a WARNING
Warnings are used to indicate the presence of a hazard
which will or may cause personal injury or death, or loss
of service if safety instructions are not followed or if the
hazard is not avoided.

I Caution
Cautions are used to indicate the presence of a hazard
which will or may case damage to the equipment if
safety instructions are not followed or if the hazard is not
avoided.

Notes: Notes indicate the message is important, but is

not of a Warning or Caution category. These notes can
be of great benefit to the user and should be read.

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1.4 RELATED DOCUMENTATION

To obtain a complete understanding of the specific features of the Cheetah Xi or to become familiar with
related functions in general, refer to the documentation listed below. Please reference the most current
version or the version noted on the label located on the product.

Exhibit 1-1: Related Documentation

Document Title Part Number

Cheetah Xi Addressable Fire Suppression Control System Installation Manual 06-356

Cheetah Xi Addressable Fire Suppression Control System Operation &

06-356-2
Maintenance Manual

1.5 REVISION HISTORY

Document Title: Cheetah Xi Addressable Fire Suppression System Programming Manual
Document Reorder Number: 06-651

Revision Section Date Reason for Change

Separated manual into separate
Installation, Operation and Programming
0 All Sections 04/2012
Manuals, updated configuration screens to
reflect product additions/changes.
Sections 1, 2, 4, and Appendix A 08/2013 Added programming features for AHU
1
restart.
Added VESDA Modbus HLI and new
2 All Sections 12/2016
FAAST detectors; Firmware V7.20

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2.1 UNDERSTANDING CHEETAH Xi

The Cheetah Xi system is equipped with an extensive list of configuration parameters. Changes to these
parameters can be made either directly at the panel using its integral configuration menus, or by using the
system’s PC configuration software C-Linx. Not all of the system operating parameters can be set using the
panel’s configuration menus. Section 4.0 of this manual provides a complete description of the configuration
parameters that can changed at the panel.
To set all operating parameters for the system, you must use the panel’s PC programming software C-Linx.
Section 2.2 provides a complete listing of the programming features that are available through C-Linx for your
reference. Refer to Fike document 06-448, “C-Linx Configuration Software” for software details.
It is important to keep in mind that any changes made to the system configuration directly through the panel’s
configuration menus will only be stored within the panel’s on-board memory. To retain a back-up copy of the
system programming, you should download the latest configuration settings from the panel each time you
service the system.

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2.2 SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING FEATURES

The following tables identify the configurable features that can be changed by using the panel’s programming
software C-Linx. The table also identifies features that are available, but not permitted to be used per the
Cheetah Xi system’s UL listing.
Exhibit 2-1: Programming Features
NOTICE TO USERS, INSTALLERS, AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION, AND OTHER INVOLVED PARTIES
This product incorporates field-programmable software. In order for the product to comply with the requirements in the Standard for Control Units and Accessories for
Fire Alarm Systems, UL 864, certain programming features or options must be limited to specific values or not used at all as indicated below.

Permitted
in UL Settings
Circuit or 864? Possible Settings permitted
Component Program Feature or Option (Y/N) (Defaults shown bold) in UL 864 Notes
Main Board Configuration Options
MISC. Miscellaneous Options
AC Trouble Delay Y 0-30 hours, (Default 2) 1–3
Abort Type N 1 – 6 (Default 2) 1-4
Voice Panel Priorities
 Alarm Y 1-251 (Default 4) 6
 Test Alarm Y 2-252 (Default 5) 6
 Supervisory Y 3-253 (Default 6) 6
 Process Y 4-254 (Default 7) 6
Fan Restart Y Automatic/Manual
Drill/Silence/Acknowledge N Enabled / Disabled Enabled 1,2
Auto Message Y Enabled / Disabled
Walktest Y Enabled / Disabled
Supervision Options
Transformer Y 120VAC / 240VAC
Loop Style (SLC) Y 4,6, or 7 (A, B, or X)
Ground Fault Level 1 N Enabled / Disabled Enabled 2
Ground Fault Level 2 N Enabled / Disabled Enabled 2, 3
Main Battery N Supervised / Unsupervised Supervised
Auxiliary Battery N Supervised / Unsupervised Supervised
Auxiliary Loop Module Present Y Enabled / Disabled
Auxiliary Power Module Present Y Enabled / Disabled
Eclipse Device Error Trouble Y Enabled / Disabled Enabled 4
AHU Fire Dept Key Required for Y Yes / No
AHU Restart
First Event Latched on LCD Y Enabled / Disabled Enabled 7
Battery Cutoff Y Loop # and Address #
(L: 1-4 Address: 0-254)
Silence Options
Unsilence Time Y 1-24 hours
Silence Reminder Y Enabled / Disabled
Silence Inhibit Y Enabled / Disabled
Positive Alarm Sequence Y Enabled / Disabled
Silence Mode Y UL / ULC UL only 5,8
Automatic Alarm Silence Time N 1 – 4 (Hr) 8
Notes:
1. City of Chicago does not allow use of Drill, Silence and Acknowledge switches.
2. Can only be changed with Factory Level password.
3. Level 2 ground fault detection required for use with solenoids.
4. If device on SLC has an internal error then the panel produces a trouble state (Enabled) and does not just log it (Disabled). (i.e. Checksum
Error/Device Error:2000)
5. An audible signal that has been silenced at the protected premises shall automatically resound and remain energized until silenced and
retransmitted to any supervising station to which the original signal was transmitted, as applicable, at least once every 24 hours until the condition
is corrected and the product is restored to the normal supervisory condition.
6. Priorities must be set only if the panel is part of a panel network with CyberCat panels with voice operation.
7. LCD display to latch on initial Trouble or Supervisory events (YES) or LCD to display current Trouble or Supervisory event (NO).
When Silence Mode is set to ULC, a timer can be set to automatically silence the panel upon expiration of the timer. Panel is not ULC listed.

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Exhibit 2-2: Programming Features Cont.

Permitted
in UL Settings
Circuit or 864? Possible Settings permitted
Component Program Feature or Option (Y/N) (Defaults shown bold) in UL 864 Notes
Time Alarm Sensitivity Changes
Functions Daytime Sensitivities (start/stop) Y 12:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sensitivity Changes Y Enabled / Disabled
Days that use daytime sensitivity Y Sunday – Saturday
Use Daylight Savings Time Y Enabled / Disabled
Holiday Schedule
Night time sensitivity Y 20 days total (mm/dd/yyyy) 3
DACT Auto Test
DACT Auto test start hour Y 0 – 23 (2 default)
DACT Auto test period (hrs.) Y 0 - 24
NAC P10 and P11 (Main board NACs)
NAC Selection Y NAC1 / NAC2
Sync Protocol Y NO / Gentex / System 1,2
Sensor
State (Activation) Y Alarm / Pre-Alarm 1 / Pre-
Alarm 2 / Supervisory /
Trouble / Process / Release /
Pre-discharge
Silenceable Y Silenceable / Non
Silenceable
Zone Assignment Y 1 – 254
Circuit Y Enabled / Disabled
Drill Y Enabled / Disabled
Walktest Y Enabled / Disabled
Non-Silence for Waterflow Y Enabled / Disabled
Activation
Panel Sync Protocol Y Gentex / System Sensor /
Gentex – Visual Silence/
System Sensor – Visual
Silence
Relays P2 Main Board Relays
Relay Selection Y R1 / R2 4
State (Activation) Y Alarm / Pre-Alarm 1 / Pre-
Alarm 2 / Supervisory /
Trouble / Process / Zone
Disable / Release / Pre-
discharge / Abort
Silenceable Y Non-Silenceable /
Silenceable
Zone Assignment Y 1 - 254
Relay Y Enabled / Disabled
Drill Operation Y Enabled / Disabled
Notes:
1. If synchronization is selected, both NAC circuits will use the same sync protocol.
2. Refer to Fike document 06-186 for compatible notification appliances.
3. Allows the installer to assign the night time sensitivity obscuration level to devices during scheduled holidays. No other
functions are affected or disabled.
4. Allows on board relays to be configured from the default setting of Alarm for R1 and Supervisory for R2 to the states listed in
State (Activation).

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Exhibit 2-3: Programming Features Cont.

Permitted
in UL Settings
Circuit or 864? Possible Settings permitted
Component Program Feature or Option (Y/N) (Defaults shown bold) in UL 864 Notes
Relays P12 (optional card position)
Relay Selection Y A/B/C/D
Module Y No Module Installed / CRM4 /
CRPM (Opt 1) / CRPM (Opt
2) / Fire Communicator
State Y Alarm / Pre-Alarm 1 / Pre- 1
Alarm 2 / Supervisory /
Trouble / Process / Zone
Disable / Release / Pre-
discharge / Abort
Restart Delay Y 0, 40 – 250 (sec) 1
Silenceable Y Non-Silenceable / 1
Silenceable
Zone Assignment Y 1 – 254 1
Relay Y Enabled / Disabled 1
Drill Operation Y Enabled / Disabled 1
P13 (optional card position)
Relay Selection Y A/B/C/D
Module Y No Module Installed / CRM4 /
CRPM (Opt 1) / CRPM (Opt
2) / Network Interface Card
State Y Alarm / Pre-Alarm 1 / Pre- 1
Alarm 2 / Supervisory /
Trouble / Process / Zone
Disable / Release / Pre-
discharge / Abort
Restart Delay Y 0, 40 – 250 (sec) 1
Silenceable Y Non-Silenceable / 1
Silenceable
Zone Assignment Y 1 – 254 1
Relay Y Enabled / Disabled 1
Drill Operation Y Enabled / Disabled 1
Zones Zones Y 1 – 254
Type Y Type A Alarm Zone / Type
B/C Count Zone / Type D
Cross Zone / Type E Single
Pre-discharge Zone
Custom Message Y 20 character user defined
Automatic Countdown Y 0 – 255 (30)
Manual Countdown Y 0 – 30 (15)
Zone Enabled Y Enabled / Disabled
Zone Chimes…
Zone Number Y 1-254
Chime Code Y 0-0-0-0 (1-9)
Notes:
1. Configuration option available only when CRM4 module is selected.

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Exhibit 2-4: Programming Features Cont.

Permitted
in UL Settings
Circuit or 864? Possible Settings permitted
Component Program Feature or Option (Y/N) (Defaults shown bold) in UL 864 Notes
Peripherals Peripheral List Y 2 - 32
Custom Message Y 20 character user defined 1
(PERIPHERAL ID 02)
Zone Assignment Y 0 - 254 1
Supervision Y Unsupervised / Supervised 1
Voice Y No Voice / EVAX / Fike
Status Y STD / EXP 2
History Transmit Y Compact / Verbose 3
History Packing Y Unpacked / Packed 4
History Message Y STD / EXP 5
VESDA Protocol Y Modbus / Open HLI
VEA Template Y 0 - 19 6
Pipe Y 1 - 40 6
Zone Y 0 - 253 6
Notes:
1. Peripheral device must be added to the Peripherals list before these configuration options are available.
2. This command contains status for Alarm, Supervisory, Trouble and all other states. Peripheral devices that have firmware
version before 3.00 should set this variable to STD, which is the original Cheetah Xi format. The ESP selection refers to an
“Expanded” format. Peripheral devices with 3.00 firmware or newer will used this command. The EXP setting speeds up
operation of the peripheral bus.
3. If set to COMPACT, a message filter within the panel is used to prevent transmission of certain history record events, including
the NEW DEVICE history messages. This is done so that the peripherals do not display messages that are not required. If set
to VERBOSE, all history messages are transmitted.
4. HISTORY PACKING refers to how many history records are transmitted back-to-back with minimum time in between. If set to
UNPACKED, history records are sent one at a time. If set to PACKED, up to 50 history records are sent back-to-back. This
will speed up transmission of large amounts of history data.
5. HISTORY MESSAGE refers to what kind of data is packed into the history command. If set to STD (standard), data is packed
as with previous versions. If set to EXP (expanded), both lines 1 and 2 of the history data as shown on the LCD of the panel is
packed into the history command.
6. VESDA VEA detectors can have multiple sampling pipes ranging from 40 to 120 and each pipe (sector) can be assigned to a
different panel zone number for annunciation purposes. C-Linx enables you to create up to 19 pipe templates with each
template consisting of 40 pipes. The templates allow you to map each of the 40 pipes to a panel zone. The template(s) can
then be assigned to one or more VEA detectors.

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Exhibit 2-5: Programming Features Cont.

Permitted
in UL Settings
Circuit or 864? Possible Settings permitted
Component Program Feature or Option (Y/N) (Defaults shown bold) in UL 864 Notes
Network Network Settings
Network Address (Panel ID) Y 1 - 128
Network Module Type Y None / First / Middle / Last 1
Network Panel Message Y 20 character user defined
(CUSTOM MSG PANEL 001)
where ZZZ = zone number
Network Switch Operation Y Global / Local 2
Network Switch IDs Y 1 – 128 9
Network Zones Y 1 – 254 3
Panel Supervision Y 1 – 128 4
Wiring Style Y Style 4 / Style 7
History Repeats Y No Repeats / 1 Repeat / 2 10
Repeat
Ethernet Settings
Source IP Address Y 000.000.000.000 5
User Defined
Destination IP Address Y 000.000.000.000 6
User Defined
Supervision IP Address Y 000.000.000.000 7
User Defined
Panel IP Supervision Y 000.000.000.000 4
History Transmits Y 1 – 10 11
Supervision Timeout Y 1 – 59 (Sec., Min., Hour)
4 min. default
IP Time Y IP Time Disabled 8
Accept IP Time
Send IP Time
Notes:
1. Defines the location of the panel with respect to others on the network.
2. Defines if the respective panel will react to Reset, Silence, Acknowledge, and Drill commands received from other networked
panels.
3. Defines which network zones will participate in the local panel zone(s).
4. Defines which network panel(s) the selected panel should supervise.
5. Defines the unique Internet Protocol (IP) address for the selected panel.
6. Defines the unique Internet Protocol (IP) address for the panel that is to receive history events from the selected panel.
7. Defines the unique Internet Protocol (IP) address for the panel that is to supervision responses from the selected panel.
8. Used to synchronize panel time over the network.
9. Selects which network panels the panel will receive switch commands from.
10. Sets the number of times history records are transmitted across the network.
11. Sets the number of times history records are transmitted across the Ethernet connection (Fike recommends a setting of 2).

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Exhibit 2-6: Programming Features Cont.

Permitted
in UL Settings
Circuit or 864? Possible Settings permitted
Component Program Feature or Option (Y/N) (Defaults shown bold) in UL 864 Notes
Defaults Common
(Photo Loop Number of Device Y 1-4 1
Detector) Address of Device Y 1 – 254
Custom Message Y 60 character user defined
(1-001 PHOTO DETECT
Loop 1 - Address 001)
Y Default / User Defined
Zone Assignments Y 0 – 253 2
Predischarge Type Y Type A: Alarm Only / Type B:
1st Cross Zone / Type C: 2nd
Cross Zone / Type D: Count
Zone / Type E: Single Pre-
discharge
Alarm Verification Y Time: 0 – 60 seconds
Y Enabled / Disabled
Sensitivity
Pre-Alarm 1 & 2 Levels Y Enabled / Disabled
Y 0.5%/ft. – 4.0%/ft. 3
(0.1%/ft. increments)
Alarm Levels Y Acclimate: 1.3%/ft. – 3.6%/ft. 4
(High 2.0% - Low 2.5%)
Y Day/Night: 1.3%/ft. – 3.6%/ft.
(Day 3.6% - Night 3.6%)
Y Alarm / Supervisory /
Supervisory NL
Drift Compensation Y 50 – 100% 5
(Warning/Trouble) Warning 80%/Trouble 100%
Walktest Y Walktest at Alarm Level /
Walktest with IR / Walktest at
1.3%
Device Summing
Broadcast Thresholds for N Enabled / Disabled
Summing (%OBS) (8 levels 0.5%/ft. – 4.0%/ft. in
0.1%/ft. increments)
Summing Activation Level N 1.0 – 10%/ft.
(%OBS) (0.5%/ft. increments)
Summing Broadcast State N Disabled / Alarm / Summing
Alarm / Supervisory Latching /
Supervisory Non-Latching /
Pre-Alarm 1 / Pre-Alarm 2
Summing Addresses N 1 – 8 (Device addresses to
participate in summing group)
Notes:
1. Cheetah Xi can have up to four (4) addressable loops.
2. Can be assigned to 4 discrete zones, 2 zone ranges or 1 range and 2 discrete zones.
3. Pre-Alarm 2 setting must always be set equal or higher than Pre-Alarm 1 setting.
4. High setting must be equal or lower obscuration setting than Low setting.
5. Can be set in 1% increments. Trouble must be higher % than Warning.

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Exhibit 2-7: Programming Features Cont.

Permitted
in UL Settings
Circuit or 864? Possible Settings permitted
Component Program Feature or Option (Y/N) (Defaults shown bold) in UL 864 Notes
Defaults Remote Annunciator
(Photo Annunciator Type Y None / Remote LED – 1,2
Detector) Follows Red / Remote LED –
Follows Green / Remote LED
– Follows Amber / Remote
LED – Independent /
Sounder Base / Relay Base
Silenceable Y Silenceable / Non- Silence 2
Positive Alarm Sequence (PAS) Y Disabled / Enabled 2
Output Settings – Priority Row Y 1–8 1
Activation State Y No State / Alarm / Summing
Alarm / Test Alarm / Alarm
Verification ON / Pre-Alarm 1
/ Pre-Alarm 2 / Supervisory /
Trouble / Open Circuit
Trouble / Short Circuit
Trouble / Low Power Trouble
/ Maintenance Trouble /
Process / Zone Disable
Switch / Release / Pre-
Discharge / Abort / Release
Ckt. Trouble
Action Type Y No Action / Activate on
Any of 3 zones / Activate
on All of 3 zones / Activate
on Specific Device /
Activate on multiple
priority rows active
Output Pattern Y OFF / ON Continuous /
Slow / Fast / Temporal /
Walktest / Alert / Action
State Counter Y 1 – 16
Notes:
1. If annunciator type is set to Independent Operation, Sounder Base, or Relay Base an 8-row priority table will be displayed.
Table values are set using the Output Settings fields.
2. If annunciator type is set to Sounder Base, Silence and Positive Alarm Sequence (PAS) options will be displayed.

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Exhibit 2-8: Programming Features Cont.

Permitted
in UL Settings
Circuit or 864? Possible Settings permitted
Component Program Feature or Option (Y/N) (Defaults shown bold) in UL 864 Notes
Defaults Common
(Photo/Heat Loop Number of Device Y 1-4 1
Detector) Address of Device Y 1 – 254
Custom Message Y 60 character user defined
(1-001 PHO/HT DETECT
Loop 1 - Address 001)
Y Default / User Defined
Zone Assignments Y 0 – 253 2
Predischarge Type Y Type A: Alarm Only / Type
B: 1st Cross Zone / Type C:
nd
2 Cross Zone / Type D:
Count Zone / Type E: Single
Pre-discharge
Alarm Verification Y Time: 0 – 60 seconds
Y Enabled / Disabled
Sensitivity
Pre-Alarm 1 & 2 Levels Y Enabled / Disabled
Y 0.5%/ft. – 4.0%/ft. 3
(0.1%/ft. increments)
Alarm Levels Y Acclimate: 1.3%/ft. – 3.6%/ft. 4
(High 2.0% - Low 2.5%)
Y Day/Night: 1.3%/ft. – 3.6%/ft.
(Day 3.6% - Night 3.6%)
Y Alarm / Supervisory /
Supervisory NL
Flame Enhance N ON / OFF 6
Drift Compensation Y 50 – 100% 5
(Warning/Trouble) Warning 80%/Trouble 100%
Walktest Y Walktest at Alarm Level /
Walktest with IR / Walktest at
1.3%
Device Summing
Broadcast Thresholds for N Enabled / Disabled
Summing (%OBS) (8 levels 0.5%/ft. – 4.0%/ft. in
0.1%/ft. increments)
Summing Activation Level N 1.0 – 10%/ft.
(%OBS) (0.5%/ft. increments)
Summing Broadcast State N Disabled / Alarm / Summing
Alarm / Supervisory Latching /
Supervisory Non-Latching /
Pre-Alarm 1 / Pre-Alarm 2
Summing Addresses N 1 – 8 (Device addresses to
participate in summing group)
Remote Annunciator (See Exhibit 2-7 for programming features)
Notes:
1. Cheetah Xi can have up to four (4) addressable loops.
2. Can be assigned to 4 discrete zones, 2 zone ranges or 1 range and 2 discrete zones.
3. Pre-Alarm 2 setting must always be set equal or higher than Pre-Alarm 1 setting.
4. High setting must be equal or lower obscuration setting than Low setting.
5. Can be set in 1% increments. Trouble must be higher % than Warning.
6. Refer to Section 3.4.6 for description of Flame Enhance operation.

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Exhibit 2-9: Programming Features Cont.

Permitted
in UL Settings
Circuit or 864? Possible Settings permitted
Component Program Feature or Option (Y/N) (Defaults shown bold) in UL 864 Notes
Defaults Common
(Photo/Duct Loop Number of Device Y 1-4 1
Detector) Address of Device Y 1 – 254
Custom Message Y 60 character user defined
(1-001 DUCT DETECT
Loop 1 - Address 001)
Y Default / User Defined
Zone Assignments Y 0 – 253 2
Predischarge Type Y Type A: Alarm Only / Type B:
1st Cross Zone / Type C: 2nd
Cross Zone / Type D: Count
Zone / Type E: Single Pre-
discharge
Alarm Verification Y Time: 0 – 60 seconds
Y Enabled / Disabled
Sensitivity
Pre-Alarm 1 & 2 Levels Y Enabled / Disabled
Y 0.6%/ft. – 4.0%/ft. 3
(0.1%/ft. increments)
Alarm Levels Y Acclimate: 0.8%/ft. – 3.4%/ft. 4
(High 2.0% - Low 2.5%)
Y Day/Night: 0.8%/ft. – 3.4%/ft.
(Day 1.5% - Night 3.4%)
Y Alarm / Supervisory /
Supervisory NL
Drift Compensation Y 50 – 100% 5
(Warning/Trouble) Warning 80%/Trouble 100%
Walktest Y Walktest at Alarm Level /
Walktest with IR / Walktest at
1.3%
Device Summing
Broadcast Thresholds for N Enabled / Disabled
Summing (%OBS) (8 levels 0.5%/ft. – 4.0%/ft. in
0.1%/ft. increments)
Summing Activation Level N 1.0 – 10%/ft.
(%OBS) (0.5%/ft. increments)
Summing Broadcast State N Disabled / Alarm / Summing
Alarm / Supervisory Latching /
Supervisory Non-Latching /
Pre-Alarm 1 / Pre-Alarm 2
Summing Addresses N 1 – 8 (Device addresses to
participate in summing group)
Remote Annunciator (See Exhibit 2-7 for programming features)
Notes:
1. Cheetah Xi can have up to four (4) addressable loops.
2. Can be assigned to 4 discrete zones, 2 zone ranges or 1 range and 2 discrete zones.
3. Pre-Alarm 2 setting must always be set equal or higher than Pre-Alarm 1 setting.
4. High setting must be equal or lower obscuration setting than Low setting.
5. Can be set in 1% increments. Trouble must be higher % than Warning.

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Exhibit 2-10: Programming Features Cont.

Permitted
in UL Settings
Circuit or 864? Possible Settings permitted
Component Program Feature or Option (Y/N) (Defaults shown bold) in UL 864 Notes
Defaults Common
(Heat Loop Number of Device Y 1-4 1
Detector) Address of Device Y 1 – 254
Custom Message Y 60 character user defined
(1-001 HEAT DETECT
Loop 1 - Address 001)
Y Default / User Defined
Zone Assignments Y 0 – 253 2
Predischarge Type Y Type A: Alarm Only / Type
B: 1st Cross Zone / Type C:
nd
2 Cross Zone / Type D:
Count Zone / Type E: Single
Pre-discharge
Alarm Verification Y Time: 0 – 60 seconds
Y Enabled / Disabled
Sensitivity
Pre-Alarm 1 & 2 Levels Y Enabled / Disabled
Y 70°F - 190°F 3
(5°F increments)
Alarm Levels (Day/Night) Y Fixed Temp: 135°F - 190°F 4
(5°F increments)
Y Rate of Rise: 135°F - 170°F 4
(5°F increments)
Walktest Y Walktest at 135°F / Walktest
with IR
Remote Annunciator (See Exhibit 2-7 for programming features)
Notes:
1. Cheetah Xi can have up to four (4) addressable loops.
2. Can be assigned to 4 discrete zones, 2 zone ranges or 1 range and 2 discrete zones.
3. Pre-Alarm 2 setting must always be set equal or higher than Pre-Alarm 1 setting.
4. Rate of Rise temperature range is 135°F - 170°F. Fixed temperature range is 135°F - 190°F.

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Exhibit 2-11: Programming Features Cont.

Permitted
in UL Settings
Circuit or 864? Possible Settings permitted
Component Program Feature or Option (Y/N) (Defaults shown bold) in UL 864 Notes
Defaults Common
(Ion Loop Number of Device Y 1- 4 1
Detector) Address of Device Y 1 – 254
Custom Message Y 60 character user defined
(1-001 ION DETECT
Loop 1 - Address 001)
Y Default/User Defined
Zone Assignments Y 0 – 253 2
Predischarge Type Y Type A: Alarm Only / Type
B: 1st Cross Zone / Type C:
nd
2 Cross Zone / Type D:
Count Zone / Type E: Single
Pre-discharge
Alarm Verification Y Time: 0 – 60 seconds
Y Enabled / Disabled
Sensitivity
Pre-Alarm 1 & 2 Levels Y Enabled / Disabled
Y 100 – 40 Microns 3
(5 Micron increments)
Alarm Levels Y Acclimate: 80 – 50 Microns 4
(5 Micron increments)
Y Day/Night: 80 – 50 Microns
(5 Micron increments)
Y Alarm / Supervisory /
Supervisory NL
N Smolder Enhance Off /
Smolder Enhance On
Drift Compensation Y 50 – 100% 5
Warning 90%/Trouble 100%
Walktest Y Walktest at Alarm Level /
Walktest with IR / Walktest at
80 MIC
Device Summing
Broadcast Thresholds for N Enabled / Disabled
Summing (%OBS) (8 levels 0.5%/ft. – 4.0%/ft. in
0.1%/ft. increments)
Summing Activation Level N 1.0 – 10%/ft.
(%OBS) (0.5%/ft. increments)
Summing Broadcast State N Disabled / Alarm/Summing
Alarm / Supervisory Latching /
Supervisory Non-Latching /
Pre-Alarm 1 / Pre-Alarm 2
Summing Addresses N 1 – 8 (Device addresses to
participate in summing group)
Remote Annunciator (See Exhibit 2-7 for programming features)
Notes:
1. Cheetah Xi can have up to four (4) addressable loops.
2. Can be assigned to 4 discrete zones, 2 zone ranges or 1 range and 2 discrete zones.
3. Pre-Alarm 2 setting must always be set equal or higher than Pre-Alarm 1 setting.
4. High setting must be equal or lower obscuration setting than Low setting.
5. Can be set in 1% increments. Trouble must be higher % than Warning.

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Exhibit 2-12: Programming Features Cont.

Permitted
in UL Settings
Circuit or 864? Possible Settings permitted
Component Program Feature or Option (Y/N) (Defaults shown bold) in UL 864 Notes
Defaults Loop Number of Device Y 1-4 1
(Monitor Address of Device Y 1 – 254
Module) Custom Message Y 60 character user defined
(1-001 INPUT MANALRM
Loop 1 - Address 001)
Y Default / User Defined
Zone Assignments Y 0 – 253 2,7
Predischarge Type Y Type A: Alarm Only / Type 6
B: 1st Cross Zone / Type C:
2nd Cross Zone / Type D:
Count Zone / Type E: Single
Pre-discharge
Input Function Type Y No Input Function / 6,7
ManualAlarm / Detection/
Waterflow /Pre-Alarm 1 / Pre-
Alarm 2 / Supervisory /
Trouble / Process / PAS
Inhibit / Reset / Silence /
Acknowledge / Drill / Zone
Disable / Fan Restart /
Smoke Control Confirmation /
Manual Alarm Stage 2 / AHU
Fire Dept Key / Manual
Release / Manual Release
with Countdown / Abort /
Watermist Activation
Y Verify Time: 0 – 255 seconds 3
Y Latching / Non-Latching 4
Y Normally Open / Normally 5
Closed
Y Class B Contact / Class A
Latching / Class A Auto
Restore
Y No Short Detection / Short
Detection
Notes:
1. Cheetah Xi can have up to four (4) addressable loops.
2. Can be assigned to 4 discrete zones, 2 zone ranges or 1 range and 2 discrete zones.
3. If monitor module function type is set to Detection or Watermist Activation, an alarm verification time can be set.
4. Either = Waterflow, PA1, PA2, Supervisory, Trouble, Process, PAS Inhibit; Non-Latch = Silence, Acknowledge, Drill, Zone
Disable, Fan Restart, Smoke Confirmation, Abort; Latching = ManAlarm, Detection, Reset, Manual Alarm Stage 2, Manual
Release, Manual Release with Countdown, Watermist.
5. NO Contacts = Detection, Manual Alarm, Reset, Manual Alarm Stage 2, Manual Release, Manual Release with Countdown,
Abort, Watermist; NO/NC Contacts = Waterflow, PA1, PA2, Supervisory, Trouble, Process, PAS Inhibit, Silence, Acknowledge,
Drill, Zone Disable, Fan Restart, Smoke Confirmation.
6. If monitor module function type is set to Detection or Waterflow, a Predischarge Type must be set.
7. If input function type is set to “Zone Disable”, can be assigned to zone 254 “All Zones”.

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Exhibit 2-13: Programming Features Cont.

Permitted
in UL Settings
Circuit or 864? Possible Settings permitted
Component Program Feature or Option (Y/N) (Defaults shown bold) in UL 864 Notes
Defaults Loop Number of Device Y 1-4 1
(Mini Monitor Address of Device Y 1 – 254
Module) Custom Message Y 60 character user defined
(1-001 MINI MANALRM
Loop 1 - Address 001)
Y Default / User Defined
Zone Assignments Y 0 – 253 2
Predischarge Type Y Type A: Alarm Only / Type 6
B: 1st Cross Zone / Type C:
2nd Cross Zone / Type D:
Count Zone / Type E: Single
Pre-discharge
Alarm Verification Y Time: 0 – 60 seconds
Y Enabled / Disabled
Input Function Type Y No Input Function / Manual 6,7
Alarm / Detection/ Waterflow
/Pre-Alarm 1 / Pre-Alarm 2 /
Supervisory / Trouble /
Process / PAS Inhibit / Reset
/ Silence / Acknowledge / Drill
/ Zone Disable / Fan Restart /
Smoke Control Confirmation /
Manual Alarm Stage 2 / AHU
Fire Dept Key / Manual
Release / Manual Release
with Countdown / Abort /
Watermist Activation
Y Verify Time: 0 – 255 seconds 3
Y Latching / Non-Latching 4
Y Normally Open / Normally 5
Closed
Y No Short Detection / Short
Detection
Notes:
1. Cheetah Xi can have up to four (4) addressable loops.
2. Can be assigned to 4 discrete zones, 2 zone ranges or 1 range and 2 discrete zones.
3. If monitor module function type is set to Detection, an alarm verification time can be set.
4. Either = Waterflow, PA1, PA2, Supervisory, Trouble, Process, PAS Inhibit; Non-Latch = Silence, Acknowledge, Drill, Zone
Disable, Fan Restart, Smoke Confirmation, Abort; Latching = ManAlarm, Detection, Reset, Manual Alarm Stage 2, Manual
Release, Manual Release with Countdown, Watermist.
5. NO Contacts = Detection, Manual Alarm, Reset, Manual Alarm Stage 2, Manual Release, Manual Release with Countdown,
Abort, Watermist; NO/NC Contacts = Waterflow, PA1, PA2, Supervisory, Trouble, Process, PAS Inhibit, Silence, Acknowledge,
Drill, Zone Disable, Fan Restart, Smoke Confirmation.
6. If monitor module function type is set to Detection or Waterflow, a Predischarge Type must be set.
7. If input function type is set to “Zone Disable”, can be assigned to zone 254 “All Zones”.

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Exhibit 2-14: Programming Features Cont.

Permitted
in UL Settings
Circuit or 864? Possible Settings permitted
Component Program Feature or Option (Y/N) (Defaults shown bold) in UL 864 Notes
Defaults Loop Number of Device Y 1-4 1
(Pull Station Address of Device Y 1 – 254
Module) Custom Message Y 60 character user defined
(1-001 PULL STATION
Loop 1 - Address 001)
Custom Message Y Default/User Defined
Zone Assignments Y 0 – 253 2
Input Function Y No Input Function / Manual
Alarm / Manual Release /
Manual Release with
Countdown
Notes:
1. Cheetah Xi can have up to four (4) addressable loops.
2. Can be assigned to 4 discrete zones, 2 zone ranges or 1 range and 2 discrete zones.

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Exhibit 2-15: Programming Features Cont.

Permitted
in UL Settings
Circuit or 864? Possible Settings permitted
Component Program Feature or Option (Y/N) (Defaults shown bold) in UL 864 Notes
Defaults Common
(Supervised Loop Number of Device Y 1-4 1
Control Address of Device Y 1 – 254
Module) Enabled/Disabled
Output Y
Custom Message Y 60 character user defined
(1-001 OUTPUT MODULE
Loop 1 - Address 001)
Y Default/User Defined
Zone Assignments Y 0 – 253 2
(device troubles)
Defaults for Pre-Action Y Yes/No 3
Defaults for 2 Stage Alarm N Yes/No 4
Drill Output Pattern Y Drill Disabled / On
Continuous / Slow / Fast /
Temporal
Output Silenceable Y Silenceable/Non-Silenceable
Positive Alarm Sequencing Y Enabled / Disabled
(PAS)
Power Supply Monitor Y Enabled / Disabled
Output Control
Output Settings Priority Row Y 1 - 32
Activation State Y No State / Alarm / Summing
Alarm / Test Alarm / Alarm
Verification ON / Pre-Alarm 1
/ Pre-Alarm 2 / Supervisory /
Trouble / Open Circuit
Trouble / Short Circuit
Trouble / Low Power Trouble
/ Maintenance Trouble /
Process / Zone Disable
Switch / Release / Pre-
Discharge / Abort / Release
Circuit Trouble
Action Type Y No Action / Activate on Any
of 3 zones / Activate on All of
3 zones / Activate on Specific
Device / Activate on multiple
priority rows active
Output Pattern Y OFF / ON Continuous / Slow
/ Fast / Temporal / Walktest /
Timed / Custom Defined
Output Pattern Set Y 1-3
State Counter Y 1 – 16
Zone Assignments (activation) Y 1 - 255 5
Notes:
1. Cheetah Xi can have up to four (4) addressable loops.
2. Can be assigned to 4 discrete zones.
3. Modifies control module configuration for use with Pre-Action solenoid.
4. If selected, the control module configuration will be modified for 2-Stage Alarm Operation (City of Chicago).
5. Can be assigned to any 3 zones, 254 any zone, or 255 any zone (non-disable).

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Exhibit 2-16: Programming Features Cont.

Permitted
in UL Settings
Circuit or 864? Possible Settings permitted
Component Program Feature or Option (Y/N) (Defaults shown bold) in UL 864 Notes
Defaults Common
(Relay Loop Number of Device Y 1-4 1
Module) Address of Device Y 1 – 254
Output Y Enabled/Disabled
Custom Message Y 60 character user defined
(1-001 RELAY MODULE
Loop 1 - Address 001)
Y Default/User Defined
Zone Assignments Y 0 – 253 2
(device troubles)
AHU Shutdown Relay Y Enabled / Disabled 7
Restart Delay Y 0 – 255 seconds 5
Misc. Options Y Not Monitored / Monitored 6
(feedback relay monitoring) by dry contact / Independent
dry contact
Positive Alarm Sequencing Y Enabled / Disabled 6
(PAS)
Output Control (Note 7)
Output Settings Priority Row Y 1 - 32
Activation State Y Alarm / Summing Alarm /
Test Alarm / Alarm
Verification ON / Pre-Alarm 1
/ Pre-Alarm 2 / Supervisory /
Trouble / Open Circuit
Trouble / Short Circuit
Trouble / Low Power Trouble
/ Maintenance Trouble /
Process / Zone Disable
Switch / Release / Pre-
Discharge / Abort / Release
Circuit Trouble
Action Type Y No Action / Activate on Any
of 3 zones / Activate on All of
3 zones / Activate on Specific
Device / Activate on multiple
priority rows active
Relay State Y ON / OFF / Timed / Time
Delay
Timeout Y 0, 5 – 80 minutes 3
State Counter Y 1 – 16
Output Y Silenceable/Non-Silenceable 8
Drill Y Enabled / Disabled
Zone Assignments (activation) Y 1 - 255 4
Notes:
1. Cheetah Xi can have up to four (4) addressable loops.
2. Can be assigned to 4 discrete zones,
3. Timeout delay becomes active if relay state is set to ‘Time Delay’.
4. Can be assigned to any 3 zones, 254 any zone, or 255 any zone (non-disable).
5. Restart delay becomes active if relay is configured for AHU shutdown operation.
6. These options are not available if relay is configured for AHU shutdown operation.
7. Output control is disabled if relay is set for AHU Shutdown operation.
8. Silence option becomes active if relay state is set to “ON”.

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Exhibit 2-17: Programming Features Cont.

Permitted
in UL Settings
Circuit or 864? Possible Settings permitted
Component Program Feature or Option (Y/N) (Defaults shown bold) in UL 864 Notes
Defaults Common
(Releasing Loop Number of Device Y 1-4 1
Module) Address of Device Y 1 – 254
Output Y Enabled/Disabled
Custom Message Y 60 character user defined
(1-001 RELEASING MOD
Loop 1 - Address 001)
Y Default/User Defined
Zone Assignments Y 0 – 253 2
Output Type Y No Output / Solenoid / 3
Expanded Solenoid /
Masterbox / ARM/IRM /
Expanded ARM/IRM /
Watermist System
Solenoid Output Type
Output State Y No Output State / Alarm / Pre-
Discharge / Release
Timeout Y 0 – 80 Minutes/Seconds
Expanded Solenoid Output Type
Timeout Y 0 – 80 Minutes/Seconds
Output Control
Output Settings Priority Row Y 1 - 32
Activation State Y No State / Alarm / Summing
Alarm / Supervisory / Release /
Pre-Discharge
Action Type Y No Action / Activate on Any of
3 zones / Activate on All of 3
zones / Activate on Specific
Device / Activate on multiple
priority rows active
Release State Y OFF / ON (Continuous) / Timed
State Counter Y 1 – 16
First Action Latch Rows Y 0 - 32 4
Masterbox Output Type
Output State Y No Output State / Alarm / Pre-
Discharge / Release
ARM/IRM Output Type
Output State Y No Output State / Alarm / Pre-
Discharge / Release
Notes:
1. Cheetah Xi can have up to four (4) addressable loops.
2. Can be assigned to 3 discrete zones,
3. Depending upon the output type selected, additional programming options will become available.
4. Any action within the first rows defined by the value will operate on a first only basis. Outputs associated with the first active
row will remain until that row is no longer active. Any rows operating on the same output value that become true will be locked
out from changing the output value until the first one that became active is no longer active.

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Exhibit 2-18: Programming Features Cont.

Permitted
in UL Settings
Circuit or 864? Possible Settings permitted
Component Program Feature or Option (Y/N) (Defaults shown bold) in UL 864 Notes
Defaults Expanded ARM/IRM Output Type
(Releasing Output Control
Module) Output Settings Priority Row Y 1 - 32
Activation State Y No State / Alarm / Summing
Alarm / Supervisory / Release /
Pre-Discharge
Action Type Y No Action / Activate on Any of
3 zones / Activate on All of 3
zones / Activate on Specific
Device / Activate on multiple
priority rows active
Release State Y OFF / ON (Continuous) / Timed
State Counter Y 1 – 16
First Action Latch Rows Y 0 - 32 1
Watermist System Output Type
Output State Y No Output State / Alarm / Pre-
Discharge / Release
Watermist Type Y No Watermist Type / Turbine
Generator / Machinery Space /
Custom Cycle
Custom Cycle (seconds) Y On 4 – 64 [36] Off 4 – 64 [44]
Notes:
1. Any action within the first rows defined by the value will operate on a first only basis. Outputs associated with the first active
row will remain until that row is no longer active. Any rows operating on the same output value that become true will be locked
out from changing the output value until the first one that became active is no longer active.

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Exhibit 2-19: Programming Features Cont.

Permitted
in UL Settings
Circuit or 864? Possible Settings permitted
Component Program Feature or Option (Y/N) (Defaults shown bold) in UL 864 Notes
Defaults Common
(FAAST Loop Number of Device Y 1-4 1
Detector) Address of Device Y 1 – 254
Custom Message Y 60 character user defined
(1-001 FAAST DETECT
Loop 1 - Address 001)
Y Default/User Defined
Zone Assignments Y 0 – 253 2
Predischarge Type Y Type A: Alarm Only / Type
B: 1st Cross Zone / Type C:
2nd Cross Zone / Type D:
Count Zone / Type E: Single
Pre-discharge
Walktest Y Enabled / Disabled
Y 0.1% - 0.99645% ft. (slider)
States
State Assignments
Fire 2 / Fire 1 / Action 2 / Action Y Disabled / Alarm / PreAlarm 3
1 / Alert 2 / PreAlarm 1 / Supervisory /
Process
Y Latching / Non-Latching 4
Fire 1 or Fire 2 Alarm is Broadcast Y Enabled / Disabled
when Isolated
Alarm Verification Timers
Fire 2 / Fire 1 / Action 2 / Action Y No Timer / Timer 1 / Timer 2 5
1 / Alert / Timer 3
Verification Timer Values
Timer 1 / Timer 2 / Timer 3 Y 0 – 255 (seconds)
Acclimate
Acclimate Y Enabled / Disabled
Acclimate High Range Y Range 1-H 6
(0.00046%ft – 0.04980%ft)
Range 2-M
(0.05%ft – 0.09982%ft)
Range 3-M
(0.1%ft – 0.99645%ft)
Range 4-L
(1%ft – 2.5%ft)
Notes:
1. Cheetah Xi can have up to four (4) addressable loops.
2. Can be assigned to 4 discrete zones, 2 zone ranges or 1 range and 2 discrete zones.
3. Each detection level on the FAAST detector can be mapped to a panel state (user defined).
4. Each detection level can be configured as a latching or non-latching event. Must be latching if configured for alarm.
5. Each detection level can be configured to initiate one of three Alarm Verification timers.
6. Allows you to set the high sensitivity level for the selected acclimate range.

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Exhibit 2-20: Programming Features Cont.

Permitted
in UL Settings
Circuit or 864? Possible Settings permitted
Component Program Feature or Option (Y/N) (Defaults shown bold) in UL 864 Notes
Defaults Day Sensitivity Levels
(FAAST Fire 1 / Fire 2 / Action 2 / Action 1 Y Range 1-H
Detector) / Alert (0.00046%ft – 0.04980%ft)
Range 2-M
(0.05%ft – 0.09982%ft)
Range 3-M
(0.1%ft – 0.99645%ft)
Range 4-L
(1%ft – 3.98818%ft)
Copy Nighttime Sensitivity Y Yes / No
Night Sensitivity
Fire 1 / Fire 2 / Action 2 / Action 1 Y Range 1-H
/ Alert (0.00046%ft – 0.04980%ft)
Range 2-M
(0.05%ft – 0.09982%ft)
Range 3-M
(0.1%ft – 0.99645%ft)
Range 4-L
(1%ft – 3.98818%ft)
Copy Nighttime Sensitivity Y Yes / No
Miscellaneous
Particulate Level Display Y Fire 2 / Fire 1 / Action 2 /
Action 1 / Alert
Air Flow Trouble Boundary Y 0 – 100 (% off normal)
(20 default)
Air Flow Trouble Timer Y No Timer / Timer 1 / Timer 2 /
Timer 3
Security
Passcode Y 0 – 9999 (1111 default)
Test Button/Functions Locked Y Enabled/Disabled
Isolate Button/LCD Settings Y Enabled/Disabled
Locked
Configuration Locked Y Enabled / Disabled
Can be Disabled Y Enabled / Disabled
Reference Detector
Analog Broadcast Increasing Step Y 0 - 255 1
Analog Broadcast Decreasing Y 0 - 255 1
Step
Reference Detector Address Y 0 – 254 (0 = disable) 2
Relays
Configuration (Relays 1 – 5) Y Latching: Yes / No
Y Fire 2 / Fire 1 / Action 2 / Action
1 / Alert
Configuration (Relay 6) Y Latching: Yes / No
Y High Airflow / Low Airflow /
Disable / Filter Minor / Filter
Urgent / Sensor / Config /
Aspirator / Time / Filter Door /
Low Voltage / Comm
Notes:
1. Set to 255 to disable Analog Broadcast.
2. Reference detector cannot use Acclimate feature.

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Exhibit 2-21: Programming Features Cont.

Permitted
in UL Settings
Circuit or 864? Possible Settings permitted
Component Program Feature or Option (Y/N) (Defaults shown bold) in UL 864 Notes
Defaults FAAST XT
(FAAST Enable Channels Y 1-4
Detector) Fan Speed Y Slow / Medium / Fast
Defaults Recalculate addressable device Y Yes / No
(Update Configuration Checksums?
Device
Checksum)
Defaults Reset All Default Device Y Yes / No
(Reset Configurations?
Default
Config)
Defaults Panel LCD Custom Message Y 20 character user defined
(Custom Line 2 Logo (Fike Corporation)
Messages) Addressable Devices Y Yes / No
(Restores all device custom
messages to default)
Peripheral Devices Y Yes / No
(Restores all device custom
messages to default)
Air Sampling Devices Y Yes / No
(Restores all device custom
messages to default)
Defaults Used to assign a unique Level 2 Y A – H (4 digit user defined)
(Password) password (8 available)

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Exhibit 2-22: Programming Features Cont.

Permitted
in UL Settings
Circuit or 864? Possible Settings permitted
Component Program Feature or Option (Y/N) (Defaults shown bold) in UL 864 Notes
Peripheral Device Configuration Options
Remote Address Y 2 - 32
Display 14 Custom Message Y 20 character user defined
Key (Fike Remote Display)
Corporate Logo Y 20 character user defined
(Fike Corporation)
Buzzer Operation Y Enabled / Disabled
Network History Display Y Show All History / Filter
History by Zone
Countdown Display Y Show Countdown Display /
Show Release Imminent
Countdown Filter Y Show All Zone Countdowns
/ Filter Countdown by Zone /
Do not show Countdowns
Programmable Key Functions Y NO Function / Reset / Silence 1
(1 – 8) / Acknowledge / Drill /
Process / Walktest / IR Tool /
Step Alarm / Step
Supervisory / Step Trouble /
Step All / Fan Restart / Zone
Disable
Zone Assignment Y 0 – 255 1
Remote Address Y 2 - 32
Display 2 Custom Message Y 20 character user defined
and 10 Key (Fike Remote Display)
Corporate Logo Y 20 character user defined
(Fike Corporation)
Buzzer Operation Y Enabled / Disabled
Network History Display Y Show All History / Filter
History by Zone
Countdown Display Y Show Countdown Display /
Show Release Imminent
Countdown Filter Y Show All Zone Countdowns
/ Filter Countdown by Zone /
Do not show Countdowns
Notes:
1. Process and Zone Disable will require a zone number be assigned (1 – 253).

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Exhibit 2-23: Programming Features Cont.

Permitted
in UL Settings
Circuit or 864? Possible Settings permitted
Component Program Feature or Option (Y/N) (Defaults shown bold) in UL 864 Notes
Graphic Address Y 2 - 32
Annunciator LED Number Y 3 - 256
(256 LED) LED Function Y No Function Assigned /
Device Activation / Device
Trouble / Device Activation or
Trouble / Device Pre-Alarm /
Device Activation or Pre-
Alarm / Zone State Activation
/ Switch 1 Feedback / Switch
2 Feedback / Switch 3
Feedback / Switch 4
Feedback / Panel Silenced /
Panel Drill / Panel Walk Test /
Sounder / Network Device
Activation / Network Device
Trouble / Network Device
Activation or Trouble /
Network Device Pre-Alarm /
Network Device Activation or
Pre-Alarm
Device (selection) Y (PNL) 1 – 128: (Loop) 1 – 4, 1
(Add) 1 – 254
Activation State Y Alarm / Pre-alarm / Process / 2
Trouble / Supervisory / Zone
Disable / Pre-Discharge /
Release
Zone Assignments Y 1 - 254 2
Network Device (selection) Y (PNL) 1 – 128: (Loop) 1 – 4, 3
(Add) 1 – 254
LED Illumination Pattern
Active State Y Off / Continuous / Slow Blink
/ Fast Blink
Inactive State Y Off / Continuous / Slow Blink
/ Fast Blink
Silenced State Y Off / Continuous / Slow Blink
/ Fast Blink
Acknowledged State Y Off / Continuous / Slow Blink
/ Fast Blink
Piezo Y Enabled / Disabled
Notes:
1. Configuration options become available if LED Function is set to ‘Device’.
2. Configuration options become available if LED Function is set to ‘Zone State Activation’.
3. Configuration options become available if LED Function is set to ‘Network Device’.

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Exhibit 2-24: Programming Features Cont.

Permitted
in UL Settings
Circuit or 864? Possible Settings permitted
Component Program Feature or Option (Y/N) (Defaults shown bold) in UL 864 Notes
Zone Address Y 2 - 32
Annunciator LED Number Y 1 - 20
(20 LED)
LED Function Y No Function Assigned /
Zone State Activation / Panel
Silenced / Panel Drill / Panel
Walk Test / Communication
OK / Power OK
Activation State Y Alarm / Pre-Alarm / Process / 1
Trouble / Supervisory / Zone
Disable / Pre-Discharge /
Release
Zone Assignments Y 1 – 254 1
LED Illumination Pattern
LED Illumination Pattern – Y Off / Continuous / Slow Blink
Active State / Fast Blink
LED Illumination Pattern – Y Off / Continuous / Slow Blink
Inactive State / Fast Blink
LED Illumination Pattern – Y Off / Continuous / Slow Blink
Silenced State / Fast Blink
LED Illumination Pattern – Y Off / Continuous / Slow Blink
Acknowledged State / Fast Blink
Multi Address Y 2 - 32
Interface Interface Type Y Cheetah Gateway / Serial 2
Module Printer / Parallel Printer /
Computer
Ethernet Address Y 2 - 32
Port
DACT Address Y 2 – 32
Mounting Y Internal / External
Notes:
1. Configuration options become available if LED Function is set to ‘Zone State Activation’.
2. Configuring the MIM for Cheetah Gateway operation is no longer available after Firmware Version 7.0. Gateway programming
has been left in C-Linx for compatibility with panels with older firmware.

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Exhibit 2-25: Programming Features Cont.

Permitted
in UL Settings
Circuit or 864? Possible Settings permitted
Component Program Feature or Option (Y/N) (Defaults shown bold) in UL 864 Notes
LED Address Y 2 - 32
Annunciator LED Function (1-40) Y No Function Assigned / On
20-Zone – Device Activation / On -
Device Trouble / On – Device
Active or Trb / On – Device
PreAlarm / On – Device
Active or PreAlm / On – Zone
Process / On – Zone Trouble
/ On – Zone Supervisory / On
– Zone Abort / On – Zone
Disabled / On – Zone
PreAlarm / On – Zone Alarm /
On – Zone Predischarge / On
– Zone Release / On – Zone
Test Alarm / On – Zone
Action / On – Panel Silence /
On – Panel Drill / On – Panel
Walktest / On – Panel Comm
OK / On – Panel Power OK /
On – Panel Buzzer Active /
On – Any Network Device
Active / On – Any Network
Device Trouble / On – Any
Network Device PreAlm / On
– All Network Device Active /
Off – Any Network Device
Active / Off – All Network
Device Active / On – Any
LED Active / On – All LED
Active / Off – Any LED Active
/ Off – All LED Active / On –
Alarm Silence / On –
Supervisory Silence / On –
Trouble Silence / On – Alarm
Silence Inhibit / On – Device
Active or PreAlm(Stdy) / On –
Alarm Signal Cancel / On –
Battery Trouble
LED Assignment Y Device / Zone / Panel / Net 1
Device / LED
Notes:
1. LED assignment options are tied to the specific LED function selected.

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Exhibit 2-26: Programming Features Cont.

Permitted
in UL Settings
Circuit or 864? Possible Settings permitted
Component Program Feature or Option (Y/N) (Defaults shown bold) in UL 864 Notes
LED Assignment by Device
Annunciator Select Devices Y 1 - 254
20-Zone Selection Options Y Select / Clear
Y All Addresses / Even
Addresses / Odd Addresses /
All Photo Sensors / All
Photo/Heat Sensors / All
Photo/Duct Sensors / All Ion
Sensors / All Heat Sensors / All
Monitor Modules / All Dual
Monitor Modules / All Mini
Monitor Modules / All Pull
Station Modules / All
Conventional Zone / All Control
Modules / All Relay Modules /
All Releasing Modules / All
FAAST Sensors
Y On Loop 1 - 4
Y Between 1 - 254
Y And 1 - 254
Y Select All / Clear All / Invert All
Assignment by Zone
Select Zones Y 1 - 254
Selection Options Y Select / Clear
Y All Zones / Even Zones / Odd
Zones
Y Between 1 - 254
Y And 1 - 254
Y Any Zone (check box)
Y Select All / Clear All / Invert All
Assignment by Network Device
Select Network Devices Y 1 – 254 (Example: 002: 1-001)
Selection Options Y Select / Clear
Y All Addresses / Even
Addresses / Odd Addresses /
All Photo Sensors / All
Photo/Heat Sensors / All
Photo/Duct Sensors / All Ion
Sensors / All Heat Sensors / All
Monitor Modules / All Dual
Monitor Modules / All Mini
Monitor Modules / All Pull
Station Modules / All
Conventional Zone / All Control
Modules / All Relay Modules /
All Releasing Modules / All
FAAST Sensors
Y On Panel 1 – 128
Y On Loop 1 - 4
Y Between 1 - 254
Y And 1 - 254
Select All / Clear All / Invert All

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Exhibit 2-27: Programming Features Cont.

Permitted
in UL Settings
Circuit or 864? Possible Settings permitted
Component Program Feature or Option (Y/N) (Defaults shown bold) in UL 864 Notes
LED Assignment by LED
Annunciator Select LED Assignments Y 1 - 40
20-Zone
Relay Peripheral Address Y 2 - 32
Controller Local Buzzer Y Enabled / Disabled
Relay Group Configuration (1 – 6)
Relay Y 1-4
Function Y No Function Assigned / On 1
– Device Activation / On –
Device Trouble / On – Device
PreAlarm / On – Zone
Process / On – Zone Trouble
/ On – Zone Supervisory / On
– Zone Abort / On – Zone
Disabled / On – Zone
PreAlarm / On – Zone Alarm /
On – Zone PreDischarge / On
– Zone Release / On - Zone
Test Alarm / On – Zone
Action / On – Any Network
Device / On – Any Network
Device Trouble / On – Any
Network Device PreAlm / Off
– Any Network Device / Off –
All Network Device
Assignment by Device
Select Devices Y 1 – 254
Selection Options Y Select / Clear
Y All Addresses / Even
Addresses / Odd Addresses /
All Photo Sensors / All
Photo/Heat Sensors / All
Photo/Duct Sensors / All Ion
Sensors / All Heat Sensors / All
Monitor Modules / All Dual
Monitor Modules / All Mini
Monitor Modules / All Pull
Station Modules / All
Conventional Zone / All Control
Modules / All Relay Modules /
All Releasing Modules / All
FAAST Sensors
Y On Loop: 1 – 4
Y Between: 1 – 254
Y And: 1 – 254
Y Select All / Clear All / Invert
All

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Exhibit 2-28: Programming Features Cont.

Permitted
in UL Settings
Circuit or 864? Possible Settings permitted
Component Program Feature or Option (Y/N) (Defaults shown bold) in UL 864 Notes
Relay Assignment by Zone
Controller Select Zones Y 1 – 254
Selection Options Y Select / Clear
Y All Zones / Even Zones / Odd
Zones
Y Between: 1 – 254
Y And: 1 – 254
Y Any Zone (check box)
Y Select All / Clear All / Invert
All
Assignment by Network Device
Select Devices Y 1 – 254
Select Options Y All Addresses / Even
Addresses / Odd Addresses /
All Photo Sensors / All
Photo/Heat Sensors / All
Photo/Duct Sensors / All Ion
Sensors / All Heat Sensors / All
Monitor Modules / All Dual
Monitor Modules / All Mini
Monitor Modules / All Pull
Station Modules / All
Conventional Zone / All Control
Modules / All Relay Modules /
All Releasing Modules / All
FAAST Sensors
Y On Panel: 1 – 128
Y On Loop: 1 – 4
Y Between: 1 – 254
Y And: 1 – 254
Y Select All / Clear All / Invert
All
Class A Card Peripheral Address Y 2 - 32

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Exhibit 2-29: Programming Features Cont.

Permitted
in UL Settings
Circuit or 864? Possible Settings permitted
Component Program Feature or Option (Y/N) (Defaults shown bold) in UL 864 Notes
Air Sampling Detectors Configuration Options
VESDA VESDA Zone Number Y 0 – 246/254 4
Compact Fire 1 State Y Alarm / Supervisory /
Trouble
Device Enabled Y Enabled / Disabled
Custom Message Y 20 Characters user defined
(CUSTOM MESSAGE
VZ001)
Y Default Custom Message
/ User Defined Custom
Message
Zone Assignments Y 0 – 253 1
Predischarge Type Y Type A: Alarm Only /
Type B: 1st Cross Zone /
nd
Type C: 2 Cross Zone /
Type D: Count Zone / Type
E: Single Pre-discharge
Point ID Information – Loop ID Y 1–4 3
Point ID Information – Address ID Y 1 – 254 3
VESDA VESDA Zone Number Y 0 – 246/254 4
Laser Focus, Fire 1 State Y Alarm / Supervisory /
Laser Plus, Trouble
VLI, VEP, Device Enabled Y Enabled / Disabled
VEP1, VEP2
Custom Message Y 20 Characters user defined
and VEU (CUSTOM MESSAGE
VZ001)
Y Default Custom Message
/ User Defined Custom
Message
Zone Assignments Y 0 – 253 1
Predischarge Type Y Type A: Alarm Only /
Type B: 1st Cross Zone /
nd
Type C: 2 Cross Zone /
Type D: Count Zone / Type
E: Single Pre-discharge
Y Fire 1 / Fire 2 2
Point ID Information – Loop ID Y 1–4 3
Point ID Information – Address ID Y 1 – 254 3
Notes:
1. Four zones available.
2. VESDA detection level that must be reached before Predischarge operation is initiated.
3. Point ID used only for reporting device information to DACT and EVAX.
4. Modbus HLI = 246 | Open Protocol HLI = 254.

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Exhibit 2-30: Programming Features Cont.

Permitted
in UL Settings
Circuit or 864? Possible Settings permitted
Component Program Feature or Option (Y/N) (Defaults shown bold) in UL 864 Notes
VESDA VESDA Zone Number Y 0 – 246/254 5
Scanner Fire 1 State Y Alarm / Supervisory / 4
Trouble
Device Enabled Y Enabled / Disabled
Custom Message Y 20 Characters user defined
(CUSTOM MESSAGE
VZ001)
Y Default Custom Message
/ User Defined Custom
Message
Zone Assignments Y 0 – 253 1
Predischarge Type Y Type A: Alarm Only /
Type B: 1st Cross Zone /
Type C: 2nd Cross Zone /
Type D: Count Zone / Type
E: Single Pre-discharge
Y Fire 1 / Fire 2 2
Sector Zone Number 1-4 Y 1 – 254
Sector State Y Alarm / Supervisory / 4
Trouble
Point ID Information – Loop ID Y 1–4 3
Point ID Information – Address ID Y 1 – 254 3
Notes:
1. Four zones available.
2. VESDA detection level that must be reached before Predischarge operation is initiated.
3. Point ID used only for reporting device information to DACT and EVAX.
4. Allowable sector (pipe) state assignment is based on Fire 1 state setting (Alarm = Alarm or Supervisory / Supervisory =
Supervisory only).
5. Modbus HLI = 246 | Open Protocol HLI = 254.

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Exhibit 2-31: Programming Features Cont.

Permitted
in UL Settings
Circuit or 864? Possible Settings permitted
Component Program Feature or Option (Y/N) (Defaults shown bold) in UL 864 Notes
VESDA VESDA Zone Number Y 0 – 246/254 5,6
VFT-15 Fire 1 State Y Alarm / Supervisory / 4
Trouble
Device Enabled Y Enabled / Disabled
Custom Message Y 20 Characters user defined
(CUSTOM MESSAGE
VZ001)
Y Default Custom Message
/ User Defined Custom
Message
Zone Assignments Y 0 – 253 1
Predischarge Type Y Type A: Alarm Only /
Type B: 1st Cross Zone /
Type C: 2nd Cross Zone /
Type D: Count Zone / Type
E: Single Pre-discharge
Y Fire 1 / Fire 2 2
Sector Zone/State Assignments
Sector Zone Y 1 - 253
Sector State Y Alarm / Supervisory / 4
Trouble
Point ID Information – Loop ID Y 1–4 3
Point ID Information – Address ID Y 1 – 254 3
Notes:
1. Four zones available.
2. VESDA detection level that must be reached before Predischarge operation is initiated.
3. Point ID used only for reporting device information to DACT and EVAX.
4. Allowable sector (pipe) state assignment is based on Fire 1 state setting (Alarm = Alarm or Supervisory / Supervisory =
Supervisory only).
5. Modbus HLI = 246 | Open Protocol HLI = 254.
6. Each VFT-15 detector will automatically occupy sixteen VESDAnet zones, one for the detector itself and the next fifteen
subsequent zones for the pipes. No VESDA device can be assigned to this zone range regardless of the number of pipes
connected to the VFT-15 detector. It is imperative that the VFT-15 detector be assigned to a VESDAnet zone with enough
consecutive zones available.

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Exhibit 2-32: Programming Features Cont.

Permitted
in UL Settings
Circuit or 864? Possible Settings permitted
Component Program Feature or Option (Y/N) (Defaults shown bold) in UL 864 Notes
VESDA VESDA Zone Number Y 0 – 246/254 5
VEA-40, 60, Fire 1 State Y Alarm / Supervisory / 4
80, 100, 120 Trouble
Device Enabled Y Enabled / Disabled
Custom Message Y 20 Characters user defined
(CUSTOM MESSAGE
VZ001)
Y Default Custom Message
/ User Defined Custom
Message
Zone Assignments Y 0 – 253 1
Predischarge Type Y Type A: Alarm Only /
Type B: 1st Cross Zone /
Type C: 2nd Cross Zone /
Type D: Count Zone / Type
E: Single Pre-discharge
Y Fire 1 / Fire 2 2
Additional VEA Configuration
VEA Configuration Y VEA-40/60/80/100/120
Zone Templates
Pipes Y 1–40 / 41-80 / 81-120
Template Y 0 - 19
Pipe Activation States
Pipe Set Y 0-5
Pipe Y Alarm / Supervisory / 4
Trouble
Point ID Information – Loop ID Y 1–4 3
Point ID Information – Address ID Y 1 – 254 3
Notes:
1. Four zones available.
2. VESDA detection level that must be reached before Predischarge operation is initiated.
3. Point ID used only for reporting device information to DACT and EVAX.
4. Allowable sector (pipe) state assignment is based on Fire 1 state setting (Alarm = Alarm or Supervisory / Supervisory =
Supervisory only / Trouble = Trouble only).
5. Modbus HLI = 246 | Open Protocol HLI = 254.

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3.1 USER INTERFACE

The programmable features of the Cheetah Xi control panel can be changed by using the front panel keys
and LCD display, as shown in Exhibit 3-1.

Exhibit 3-1: Control Panel Keypad and Display

Note: The keypad shown above is for the Cheetah Xi. The Cheetah Xi 50 keypad provides the same
functionality, but has a slightly different layout.
The navigation keys on the main display are provided to allow you to easily navigate and change the systems
operational parameters. A brief functional description of each key is provided below:

NAVIGATION (+, ►, -, ◄): The ◄► arrows are used to move about in the
configuration displays. The +/- buttons will increment or decrement the value at the
cursor when in a configuration display. They can also be used when cycling through
the event history. The Step Alarm button only cycles forward in events. These buttons
allow you to go forward and backward through the events.

ESCAPE: Press this key to toggle from Off-Normal Event display (if events are
present) to System Normal (no events preset) to Top Level Menu. If in a menu, this
button EXITS the current menu and returns to the previous menu screen. If in the
System Normal Menu, pressing ESCAPE takes you back to event #1.

ENTER: Saves and enters any system configuration settings.

FUNCTION KEYS: The function keys are used to navigate the control panel’s menu
system during system operation, maintenance and configuration of the system.

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3.2 PASSWORD PROTECTION

Access to the Cheetah Xi system’s control and function switches are restricted by the enclosure door. With
the door closed and locked, responding personnel can only view system events on the panel display and use
the accessible EVENT STEP keys to filter through the systems event history. Opening the enclosure door
provides access to the systems Control and Function keys, which allows greater system operation
capabilities. With the enclosure door open, responding personnel have the ability to Silence or Acknowledge
system events, initiate Drill commands and Reset the system. In addition, the system operator has limited
access to the systems menus and features without needing to enter a system password.
Access to the Cheetah Xi’s menu system is password protected to restrict access to those who require it.
Each Cheetah Xi allows up to eight (8) User level passwords and a single System Administrator password to
be assigned by the system installer. The available security access levels are described as follows:

Password
Designation Privileges
Level
Default  View system events on LCD display
(door panel closed)
 Access to STEP keys for reviewing system history

1 Customer All default privileges, plus:

(door panel open – no
 Access to system control switches for executing system Drill,
password entered)
Acknowledge, Silence and Reset
 History menu (view only)
 Diagnostic menus (view only)
 Maintenance menu: Read Device and Device Address (all
other menu features are view only)
 IR Communication (enable/disable)

2 USER All default and Level 1 privileges, plus:

(Level 2 password entered –
 Configuration menus: Configuration check and set system time
eight available)
(all other menu features are view only).
 Maintenance menu: Device read, Device address, Device
replace, Device Enable/Disable, Walktest, Buzzer On/Off and
FAAST detector read, isolate and disable.
 Level 2 passwords are assigned during system configuration

3 SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR All default, Level 1 and Level 2 privileges, plus:

(Level 3 password entered)
 Full access to all system menus
 Default password is set by the factory prior to shipment. Can
be changed in the field.

Exhibit 3-2: Password Access Levels

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3.2.1 HOW TO LOG ONTO THE SYSTEM

To log onto the system, press the F4 function key from the Top Level Menu. The Password screen, as
shown in Exhibit 3-3 will be displayed. After entering a successful password, press the ESCAPE key to
return to the Top Level menu.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A E N T E R P A S SWO R D
B X X X X < - - - X X X X
C ACCE S S : DEN I ED
D CODE : X X X X
Exhibit 3-3: Password Entry Screen

 Row B - Allows entry of a 4 digit password. Use the ◄► navigation buttons to move the cursor to the
appropriate field and the +/- buttons (cycles through 0-9) to enter a password.
 Row C - Displays the access level (Denied, Level 2 (A-H), Sys Admin, Factory) allowed with the
password that has been entered.
 Row D - Random 4 digit-code that changes periodically. Used by the factory to gain access to the
system if the Administrator password has been forgotten.

3.2.2 CHANGING THE SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD

After entering a successful Administrator level password, you can change the default administrator password
by changing the 4-digit number on the far right of Row B, as shown in Exhibit 3-4. Use the ◄► navigation
buttons to move the cursor under each field and the +/- buttons to enter the new password (cycles through 0-
9). After completing the password change, press the ENTER key to confirm the change. If the Administrator
password is changed and then forgotten, you must call Fike and provide the 4-digit CODE displayed on Row
D of the password entry screen.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A E N T E R P A S SWO R D
B _ _ _ _ < - - - X X X X
C ACCE S S : DEN I ED
D CODE : X X X X
Exhibit 3-4: Password Entry Screen

 Row B - Allows entry of a 4 digit password. Use the ◄► navigation buttons to move the cursor and
the +/- buttons (cycles through 0-9) to enter a password.

 Row C - Displays the access level (Denied, Level 2 (A-H), Sys Admin, Factory) allowed with the
password that has been entered.

 Row D - Random 4 digit-code that changes periodically. Used by the factory to gain access to the
system if the Administrator password has been forgotten.

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3.3 CONFIGURING THE SYSTEM

There are two basic methods for configuring the Cheetah Xi system: AUTOPROGRAM or ENGINEERED
CONFIGURE.

3.3.1 AUTOPROGRAM
This configuration method is used for small systems requiring typically no more than one zone of operation.
This method allows you to connect all unaddressed devices to the panels SLC circuits and by using panel’s
AUTO ADDRESSING function, each device is randomly addressed in the order that they are recognized by
the panel. The panel’s LEARN function is then used to upload the default configuration held by each device
into the panel. Each device (inputs and outputs) is assigned to Zone 1 by default. At this point, the panel
configuration menus can be used to make simple changes to the system/device configurations. For more
extensive configuration changes, you should use the C-Linx configuration software to create a configuration
template, make necessary changes, and upload the modified configuration back into the control panel.

Note: The drawback to using the AUTOPROGRAMMING method is that the devices are randomly
addressed; therefore, you must document the actual location of each device during the functional testing
of the system. If any device was missed, you must manually add it into the configuration.

3.3.2 ENGINEERED CONFIGURE

This configuration method is used for larger more complex systems requiring multiple zones of operation. In
this arrangement, a system designer creates installation documents for the project that identifies the required
location and address of each addressable device. The installer then installs and addresses each device
according to the installation documents. The following sections outline the different methods that can be used
to address each device.

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3.4 HOW TO ADDRESS A DEVICE

Each addressable device is shipped from the factory defaulted to Loop 0, Address 0. This address must be
changed to suit the project requirements. There are several different ways of assigning addresses to a field
device. A general description of each addressing method is described below. Any combination of these
methods can be used to successfully address the field devices to match your project requirements.

3.4.1 HOW TO AUTO ADDRESS FIELD DEVICES (AUTO A)

This method allows you to take all field devices straight out of the box and connect them to the panel’s
signaling line circuit (SLC) without addressing the devices first. The Auto Addressing (AUTO A) function
when activated, allows the panel to identify all new addressable devices (Loop 0, Address 0) connected to the
SLC circuit. As each new device is recognized by the panel, it is automatically assigned the next available
address.

To Auto Address devices:

1. Press the ESCAPE key until the Cheetah Xi’s TOP LEVEL MENU is displayed.
2. Press the F4 key to enter the systems PASSWORD entry screen, and then enter a valid Level 3
password.
3. Press the ESCAPE key to return to the TOP LEVEL MENU.
4. Press the F1 key to enter the systems CONFIGURATION MENU 1, and then press the F6 key four times
until the CONFIGURATION MENU 5 screen is displayed.
5. Press the F2 key to enter the AUTO ADDRESSING screen.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A A U T O AD D RE S S I NG : OF F
B S E L EC T L OO P S : 1 2 3 4
C S E L EC T A DD RS : 0 0 1→0 5 0
D P R E S S E N T E R TO S TORE
Exhibit 3-5: Auto Address Screen

 Row A - This field allows you to turn the Auto Addressing feature ON/OFF. Use the ◄► arrow keys
to move cursor to the field; then use the +/- keys to toggle the field (ON/OFF).
 Row B - This field allows you to select which addressable loops will be affected when Auto
Addressing is turned ON. Use the ◄► arrow keys to move cursor to the field; then use the +/- keys
to toggle the field.
 Row C - This field allows you to select the address range that you would like to auto address. Use
the ◄► arrow keys to move cursor to the field; then use the +/- keys to toggle the field.
 Row D - When you have the address range that you would like to have auto addressed, press the
ENTER key. Devices will NOT be addressed until it is added to the loop (NEW DEVICE record
identified) and the panel is reset.

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3.4.2 HOW TO USE THE PANEL’S DEVICE ADDRESS FUNCTION TO ADDRESS A DEVICE
This method allows you to take a field device straight out of the box and connect it to the panel’s signaling line
circuit (SLC) to be addressed. The Device Address (DEV ADR) function when activated, allows the panel to
automatically assign an address to each new device as it is connected to the panel’s signaling line circuit
(SLC).

To Address devices:
1. Press the ESCAPE key until the Cheetah Xi’s TOP LEVEL MENU is displayed.
2. Press the F5 key to enter the systems MAINTENANCE MENU.
3. Press the F2 key to enter the DEVICE ADDRESS screen (DEV ADR).

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 89 0
A S E L EC T A D D R E S S
B LOOP : 1 ADDRE S S : 0 0 1
C
D P R E S S E N T E R T O S T A RT
Exhibit 3-6: Device Address Screen
 Row B – Use these fields to set the loop (1 – 5) and starting address number (1 – 254) to be
assigned to the device. Use the ◄►arrow keys to move the cursor under the Loop and Address
fields; then use the +/- keys to increment/decrement the fields.
 Row D - Press the ENTER key to start the automatic address function.

4. Once the chosen loop and address is set, press the ENTER key to start the automatic address function.
The following Connect Device screen will be displayed.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A C ON N E C T D E V I CE TO
B A DD R E S SA B L E LOO P
C P RE S S EN T E R WH E N
D C OM P L E T E
Exhibit 3-7: Connect Device Screen

 Attach sensor or module to the SLC.

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Once the panel recognizes that a new device has been attached, a NEW DEVICE message will be briefly
displayed on Rows C & D:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 89 0
A CONN E CT D E V I CE TO
B ADDR E S SAB L E LOOP
C * N EW D E V I CE *
D * DE T E CT E D*
Exhibit 3-8: New Device Detected Screen

Note: The panel requires the NEW DEVICE record from the device before it will recognize it.
If the device
was already installed prior to accessing this screen, you must REMOVE and RE-INSTALL the device for
the panel to receive the NEW DEVICE record.

5. Once the panel has detected the New Device, Press the ENTER key to assign the new loop and address
to the attached device:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 89 0
A C ON N E CT D E V I CE TO
B A DD R E S S AB L E LOO P
C P RE S S E NT E R WH E N
D C OM P L E T E
Exhibit 3-9: Connect Device Screen
If the address change was successfully completed, the following screen will be displayed:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A LOOP : n A D D R E S S : n n n
B DE V I CE A D D R CH ANGE
C COM P L E T ED
DE N T ER FO R N E X T DE V I C
Exhibit 3-10: Address Change Completed Screen
You are now ready to program the next sequential loop-address (the panel will auto-increment the address
number after each successful address write), press the ENTER key to return to step #3.

If the address did NOT successfully change, the following screen will be displayed:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A LOOP : 1 ADDRE S S : NNN
B DE V I CE ADDR CHA NGE
C F A I L ED
DE N T ER FOR NE X T D E V I C
Exhibit 3-11: Address Change Failed Screen
Remove/disconnect the device being addressed from the SLC and press the ENTER key to return to step #3
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3.4.3 HOW TO ADDRESS DEVICES WITH THE IR TOOL (P/N 55-051)

The IR tool is a hand-held remote control that is designed to communicate with the Cheetah Xi addressable
devices via infrared signals. The tool gives you the ability to assign an address to a new device that is
connected to the panel’s signaling line circuit (SLC).
By default the IR communication is disabled on the Cheetah Xi loops. The user must first enable the IR
communication to allow the tool the ability to communicate with the devices connected to the SLC. Enabling
the IR communication requires a Level 3 password (Distributor Level).

To turn on IR Communication:
1. Press the ESCAPE key until the Cheetah Xi’s TOP LEVEL MENU is displayed.
2. Press the F6 key to display the IR COMMUNICATION screen (IR COMM).

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 89 0
A I R C OMMU N I C A T I O N
B LOO P 1 : D I S LOO P 2 : D I S
C LOO P 3 : D I S LOO P 4 : D I S
D
Exhibit 3-12: IR Communication Screen
 Rows B & C - Displays the IR Communication status by loop. Enable only one loop at a time. Use
the ◄► keys to move the cursor to the field; then use the +/- keys to toggle the ENAble/DISable
status of the loop. Disable the IR when complete or Reset the control panel (turns IR back OFF).

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The IR Tool, as shown in Exhibit 3-13, has many uses with the Cheetah Xi addressable devices. Consult the
individual Installation and Maintenance Instructions (P/N 55-051) for a complete description of its operation.

To address a device using the IR Tool:

1. Press the PWR key on the IR tool. The main menu will be displayed.
2. Aim the IR tool at the device to be addressed and press the SELECT key. The device must be selected
before communication is enabled. When a device is selected, the LED on the device will change to a fast
blinking green pattern.
Note: There must be a clear line of sight between the IR tool and the device it is communicating with.
3. The display will indicate ‘1. WRITE LOOP/ADR’. Press the ENTER key.
4. Use the number buttons to type in the desired Loop and Address number for the device. (Loops = 001-
004; Addresses = 001-254)
5. Point the IR tool at the device being addressed and press the ENTER key. If the address is accepted,
the display will indicate ‘OK NEW – Addr. SET.
6. If addressing devices sequentially, press the  key to increment to the next address number.
7. Press the SELECT button to select the next device.
8. Press ENTER to save the incremented address to the selected device.

SELECT KEY DESELECT KEY

SCROLL UP KEY SCROLL DOWN KEY

ESCAPE KEY ENTER KEY

1 2 3
4 5 6
POWER BUTTON 7 8 9
0
PWR

Exhibit 3-13: IR Communication Tool

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3.4.4 HOW TO ADDRESS DEVICES WITH THE HAND-HELD PROGRAMMER (P/N 10-2648)
The Hand-Held programmer contains the same operating code as the Cheetah Xi and can be used to assign
an address to a new addressable device. Refer to Fike document 06-390, “Hand-Held Programmer
Operating Instructions” for a complete description of the programmer’s functions and operations.

To address a device using the Hand-Held Programmer:

2. Turn on the Hand-Held programmer. The following Loop Start-up screen will be displayed for several
seconds. Do not make any changes to this screen.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 89 0
A S E L EC T AD D RE S S
B L OO P : 1 ADDR E S S : 0 0 1
CWA I T FOR L OO P S T AR T :
D > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >>
Exhibit 3-14: Loop Start Screen

3. Upon completion of the loop start-up, the following Device Address screen will be displayed:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 89 0
A S E L EC T A D D R E S S
B LOO P : 1 ADDRE S S : 0 0 1
C
DPRE S S EN T ER TO S T A RT
Exhibit 3-15: Device Address Screen
 Row B – Use these fields to set the loop (1 – 4) and starting address number (1 – 254) to be
assigned to the device. Use the ◄►arrow keys to move the cursor under the Loop and Address
fields; then use the +/- keys to increment/decrement the fields.

4. Once the chosen loop and address is set, press the ENTER key to start the automatic address function.
The following Connect Device screen will be displayed:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A C ON N E C T D E V I CE TO
B A DD R E S SA B L E LOO P
C P RE S S EN T E R WH E N
D C OM P L E T E
Exhibit 3-16: Connect Device Screen
 Attach sensor to the integral base on the programmer.
 Attach module to the programmer using the supplied wire leads (Red wire to Loop positive
connection; Black wire to Loop negative connection).

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Once the programmer recognizes that a new device has been attached, a NEW DEVICE message will be
briefly displayed on Rows C & D:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 89 0
A CONN E CT D E V I CE TO
B ADDR E S SAB L E LOOP
C * N EW D E V I CE *
D * DE T E CT E D*
Exhibit 3-17: New Device Detected Screen

Note: The programmer requires the NEW DEVICE record from the device before it will recognize it.
If the
device was already installed prior to accessing this screen, you must REMOVE and RE-INSTALL the
device for the Hand Held Programmer to receive the NEW DEVICE record.

5. Once the programmer has detected the New Device, Press the ENTER key to assign the new loop and
address to the attached device:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 89 0
A C ON N E CT D E V I CE TO
B A DD R E S S AB L E LOO P
C P RE S S E NT E R WH E N
D C OM P L E T E
Exhibit 3-18: Connect Device Screen
If the address change was successfully completed, the following screen will be displayed:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A LOOP : n A D D R E S S : n n n
B DE V I CE A D D R CH ANGE
C COM P L E T ED
DE N T ER FO R N E X T DE V I C
Exhibit 3-19: Address Change Completed Screen
You are now ready to program the next sequential loop-address (the panel will auto-increment the address
number after each successful address write), press the ENTER key to return to step #2.

If the address did NOT successfully change, the following screen will be displayed:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A LOOP : 1 ADDRE S S : NNN
B DE V I CE ADDR CHA NGE
C F A I L ED
DE N T ER FOR NE X T D E V I C
Exhibit 3-20: Address Change Failed Screen
Remove/disconnect the device being addressed from the programmer and press the ENTER key to return to
step #2 and repeat the process.

6. If complete, remove/disconnect all devices and power down the Hand Held Programmer.

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3.4.5 HOW TO ADDRESS DEVICES USING C-LINX’S DEVICE ADDRESSING WIZARD

If you have already built a configuration file using the C-Linx configuration software; you can use the
programs Device Addressing Wizard found in the Diagnostics menu to address devices that are connected to
a Cheetah Xi panel or Hand-Held programmer:

1. Use C-Linx to open your existing configuration or create the configuration for the panel.

2. Click on ‘Diagnostics’.

3. Select/click on ‘Device Addressing Wizard’. A window will appear, titled ‘Device Addressing Wizard’.

4. Click the pull-down menu where it displays ‘No Panel’ and select the configuration of the panel that you
wish use for addressing the devices (that configuration needs to be already loaded in C-Linx Project
Explorer).

5. It will display each device loop and address information in the panel area.

6. Click ‘Start Addressing’.

7. Connect the programming cable from the communication port on the computer to the panel or the Hand
Held Programmer when it instructs to connect the Serial Cable.

8. C-Linx will then request a password. Type in the 4 digit password.

9. The Status Message will display connection status. Connect the device to be addressed.

10. Once C-Linx receives the NEW DEVICE record from the device, it will highlight that TYPE of device in
step 1. It will display the type, serial number, and address in the Step 2 area. You need to click on the
appropriate box in Step 3 area of C-Linx. Either select ‘Overwrite current address in this device’ OR ‘Do
not address this device’. If there is no longer a device type in the list that matches the device type
connected, it will display Device not needed for this configuration, ’Skip Device’. Click ‘Skip Device’ to
continue to the next device.

11. If you selected ‘Overwrite current address in this device’ it will display ‘Storing New Device Address’ and
then it will remove that device loop-address from the list of available devices.

12. Click on ‘Stop Addressing’ and it will ask if you wish to save the session for you to come back at a later
time and pick up addressing where you left off.

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3.4.6 HOW TO ADDRESS DEVICES USING C-LINX’S ASSIGN DEVICE ADDRESS FUNCTION
Use this software diagnostic for simple loop-address change when the panel configuration is not available.

1. Open C-Linx software and open Panel Explorer.

2. Connect to panel.

3. Click on ‘Diagnostics’.

4. Click on ‘Assign Device Address’. A window will appear, titled ‘Assign Device Address’.

5. The Status Message will display connection status; it will then command the panel or Hand Held
Programmer to search for the devices attached. Once it resets the loop of device(s) it will report each
type of device with its loop number, address number and serial number information.

6. Select a specific row to modify, then change the loop number and/or address number in the bottom box.
Click ‘Change Address’ to send the device the new loop and address number.

7. Mark or label the device with the loop-address information.

8. Repeat for each device needed.

9. Close Assign Device address screen. If properly completed, all devices should now have valid
addresses.

Note: This diagnostic is intended for loop devices that are already wired to an SLC loop.

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4.1 CONFIGURATION MENU

The Cheetah Xi’s configuration menus allow you to change certain operational settings of the main control
board, peripheral devices, attached modules and optional cards. For more detailed configuration of the
system, you must use Fike’s C-Linx configuration software.
The information presented in this section reflects the configuration options that are available for panels
equipped with firmware version 7.20. It provides a description of the available configuration options and how
you can change the settings from the main controller/display unit. It is intended for those who have been
factory trained and authorized to program the Cheetah Xi system. Refer to Appendix A for a breakdown of
the Cheetah Xi’s menu structure.
The Cheetah Xi’s configuration menus are password protected to prevent unauthorized access. To gain
access to the panels configuration menus, you must enter a valid Level 3 password. Entering a Level 2
password gives you the ability to view all of the panel’s current configuration settings, but restricts the settings
that you are able to change. See Section 3.2.1 for instructions on how to log onto the system.

4.2 CONFIGURATION MENU 1

From the Top Level Menu screen, press the F1 key to display the “Configuration Menu 1” screen, as shown
below:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A C O N F I GURA T I ON M E NU 1
B F 1 - D E V I CE F 4 - L E A RN
C F 2 - N A C F 5 - VO I CE
D F 3 - S L C F 6 - ME N U 2
Exhibit 4-1: Configuration Menu 1
Press the corresponding function key to display the selected configuration screen:
F1 = Device Configuration Menu
F2 = NAC Configuration Menu
F3 = SLC Configuration Screen
F4 = Learn Screen
F5 = Voice Configuration Screen
F6 = Configuration Menu 2

4.2.1 HOW TO CONFIGURE A FIELD DEVICE

The Device Configuration menu allows you to modify the operational parameters of the addressable devices
connected to the Cheetah Xi’s signaling line circuits (SLC).
From the “Configuration Menu 1”, press the F1 key to display the “Device Configuration Menu” screen, as
shown below:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A F 1 - A L ARM F E A T URE S
B F 2 - RE L EAS E F EA T URE S
C F 3 - CON F I GURA T I ON CHK
D

Exhibit 4-2: Device Configuration Menu

Press the corresponding function key to display the selected configuration screen:
F1 = Device Alarm Features
F2 = Release Features
F3 = Configuration Check screen

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4.2.1.1 HOW TO CHANGE A DEVICES ALARM FEATURES

After all SLC devices have been connected into the system, you can use the Alarm Features screen to make
basic configuration changes to each device.
From the “Device Configuration Menu” screen, press the F1 key to display the “Alarm Features” screen, as
shown below:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A L - A D R : DE V I C E T Y P E
B F U N C : * F UNC T I ON - - - - NO
C C U S T OM ME S S AGE L - ADD
D Z O N E : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Exhibit 4-3: Alarm Features Screen
 Row A (L-ADR) - Allows you to select the loop and address of a specific SLC device in order to
display its configuration parameters. Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under any of
the fields; then use the +/- keys to change to a different loop or address number.
When you select a device, the control panel displays information about the device. The screen does
not show all configuration options that are available for each device. In order to be able to view and
change all operating parameters for each device, you must use the C-Linx panel configuration
software. Refer to Fike document 06-448 “C-Linx User’s Guide” for additional configuration options.

 Row A (Device Type) - Changes to display the type of device found at the selected loop-address:
Photo Sensor, Ion Sensor, Photo/Heat Sensor, Heat Sensor, Photo Duct Det, Control Module, Relay
Module, Monitor Module, Mini Module and Pull Station.

 Row B (FUNC) - Allows you to change the function of the selected device address (if applicable).
Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the field; then use the +/- keys to change the
device function. The ability to change the function field is available only on certain device types.

 Row C - This range of fields allows you to enter a 20 character custom message for the selected
address. These fields can be edited using the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under any of
the fields; then use the +/- keys to cycle through all available ASCII characters.

 Row D - The functionality of the fields in this row changes depending upon the device type displayed
in Row A. The programming options available for each device type are described as follows.

ICAUTION
If you change any of the devices configuration settings, you
MUST press the ENTER button to successfully change the
configuration at the device. Wait for the asterisk (*) shown next
to the device function on Row B to go away prior to leaving the
screen. Exiting the screen with the asterisk still visible will cause
the selected device to be partially configured which will result in
improper operation.

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4.2.1.1.1 HOW TO MODIFY A SENSOR

The default programming options for a sample photoelectric smoke sensor are shown below:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A 1 - 0 0 1 : PHOT O S ENSOR
B F U N C : * - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
C C U S T OM ME S SAGE 1 - 0 0 1
D Z O N E : 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Exhibit 4-4: Alarm Features Screen
(Sensors and Detectors)
 Row A - Displays the loop and address of the selected SLC device.
 Row B - Displays the function of the device. Not editable for this device type.
 Row C - Displays the 20 character custom message for the selected address. Use the ◄► arrow
keys to position the cursor under any of the fields; then use the +/- keys to cycle through all
available ASCII characters.
 Row D - The fields in this row display the zone settings for the selected device address in Row A.
Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under one of the zone number fields (000); then use
the +/- keys to change the zone number. To add multiple zones, move the cursor to the 2nd-4th
zone number fields; then use the +/- keys to change or add the zone number.

Note: These programming options are typical for Photo Sensor, Ion Sensor, Photo/Heat Sensor,
Heat Sensor and Photo Duct Detector.

4.2.1.1.2 HOW TO MODIFY A CONTROL OR RELAY MODULE

The default programming options for a sample control module are shown below:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A 1 - 0 0 1 : CON T R O L MOD U L E
B F U N C : * - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
C C U S T OM ME S S AGE 1 - 0 0 1
D - - - - : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 P : *
Exhibit 4-5: Alarm Features Screen
(Control Module)
 Row A - Displays the loop and address of the selected SLC device.
 Row B - This field allows you to switch the function of the control module between ANY OF 3
ZONES, ALL OF 3 ZONES, SELECT DEVICE or ROW ANDING. Each function is described as
follows. Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the field; then use the +/- keys to
change the device function.
 Row C - Displays the 20 character custom message for the selected address. Use the ◄► arrow
keys to position the cursor under any of the fields; then use the +/- keys to cycle through all
available ASCII characters.
 Row D - The fields in this row change depending upon the device function displayed in Row B. The
programming options available for each device function are described as follows.

Note: These programming options are typical for both the control and relay modules.

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A. MODULE FUNCTIONALITY - ANY OF 3 ZONES

This function setting requires a state broadcast matching the activation state shown in Row D to come from at
least one of the three specified zones before the control modules output will activate.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A 1 - 0 0 1 : CON T R O L MOD U L E
B F U NC : * ANY O F 3 ZO N E S
C C U S T OM ME S S AGE 1 - 0 0 1
D A L RM : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 P : *
Exhibit 4-6: Any of 3 Zones Function Screen
 Row D - Provides access to the first row of the modules output priority control table. To cycle
through the possible states of activation, use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the
ALRM field; then use the +/- keys to change the activation state:
AVON = Alarm Verification On
LTRB = Low Power Trouble
STRB = Short Circuit Trouble
OTRB = Open Circuit Trouble
MTRB = Maintenance Trouble
TSTA = Test Alarm
TRBL = Trouble
PROC = Process
PRED = Predischarge
PRA2 = Pre-Alarm 2
PRA1 = Pre-Alarm 1
ABRT = Abort
RELE = Release
SUPV = Supervisory
SUMA = Summing Alarm
ALRM = Alarm
ALRT = Voice Alert
EVAC = Voice Evacuation
PAGE = Voice Page
MSSA = Mass Notification All Zones
MSSZ = Mass Notification by Zone
2ALL = Page to Alert, Page to EVAC, Page All, Page R&R All
ZDIS = Zone Disable

The 000 fields allow you to set zone settings for the selected device address in Row A. Use the ◄►
arrow keys to position the cursor under one of the zone number fields (000); then use the +/- keys to
change the zone number. To add multiple zones, move the cursor to the 2nd-3rd zone number
fields; then use the +/- keys to change or add the zone number.
P:X allows you to select the activation pattern for the modules output, where X signifies:
0 = OFF F = FAST
1 = ON T = TEMPORAL
S = SLOW W = WALKTEST)

Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under pattern field; then use the +/- keys to change
the activation pattern.

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B. MODULE FUNCTIONALITY - ALL OF 3 ZONES

This function setting requires a state broadcast matching the activation state shown in Row D to come from all
of the three specified zones before the control modules output will activate.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A 1 - 0 0 1 : CON T R O L MOD U L E
B F U NC : * A L L O F 3 ZO N E S
C C U S T OM ME S S AGE 1 - 0 0 1
D A L RM : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 P : *
Exhibit 4-7: All of 3 Zones Function Screen
 Row D - Provides access to the first row of the modules output priority control table. To cycle
through the possible states of activation, use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the
ALRM field; then use the +/- keys to change the activation state:
AVON = Alarm Verification On
LTRB = Low Power Trouble
STRB = Short Circuit Trouble
OTRB = Open Circuit Trouble
MTRB = Maintenance Trouble
TSTA = Test Alarm
TRBL = Trouble
PROC = Process
PRED = Predischarge
PRA2 = Pre-Alarm 2
PRA1 = Pre-Alarm 1
ABRT = Abort
RELE = Release
SUPV = Supervisory
SUMA = Summing Alarm
ALRM = Alarm
ALRT = Voice Alert
EVAC = Voice Evacuation
PAGE = Voice Page
MSSA = Mass Notification All Zones
MSSZ = Mass Notification by Zone
2ALL = Page to Alert, Page to EVAC, Page All, Page R&R All
ZDIS = Zone Disable
The 000 fields allow you to set zone settings for the selected device address in Row A. Use the
◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under one of the zone number fields (000); then use the +/-
keys to change the zone number. To add multiple zones, move the cursor to the 2nd-3rd zone
number fields; then use the +/- keys to change or add the zone number.
P:X allows you to select the activation pattern for the modules output, where X signifies:
0 = OFF F = FAST
1 = ON T = TEMPORAL
S = SLOW W = WALKTEST)
Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under pattern field; then use the +/- keys to change
the activation pattern.

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C. MODULE FUNCTIONALITY - SELECT DEVICE

This function setting requires a state broadcast matching the activation state to come from the selected
device loop-address shown in Row A before the control modules output will activate.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A 1 - 0 0 1 : CON T R O L MOD U L E
B F UN C : * S E L E C T DE V I CE
C C US T OM ME S S AGE 1 - 0 0 1
D L OO P : 0 ADR : 0 0 1 P : *
Exhibit 4-8: Select Device Function Screen
 Row D -These fields allow you to select the loop and address of a specific SLC device that will
activate the selected control module. Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under any of
the fields; then use the +/- keys to change to a different loop or address number.
P:X allows you to select the activation pattern for the modules output, where X signifies:
0 = OFF F = FAST
1 = ON T = TEMPORAL
S = SLOW W = WALKTEST)
Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under pattern field; then use the +/- keys to change
the activation pattern.

D. MODULE FUNCTIONALITY - ROW ANDING

This function setting requires all of the priority rows specified in Row D to become active before the control
modules output will activate.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A 1 - 0 0 1 : CON T RO L MOD U L E
B F U N C : * R OW A N D I N G
C C U S T OM ME S S AG E 1 - 0 0 1
D R : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 P : *
Exhibit 4-9: Row Anding Function Screen
 Row D - These fields allow you to select the priority rows that must be active before the output of the
selected control module activates. Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under any of the
fields; then use the +/- keys to set the priority row.
P:X allows you to select the activation pattern for the modules output, where X signifies:
0 = OFF F = FAST
1 = ON T = TEMPORAL
S = SLOW W = WALKTEST)
Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under pattern field; then use the +/- keys to change
the activation pattern.

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E. HOW TO SET THE AHU RELAY RE-START DELAY

Each addressable relay assigned to AHU shutdown, can be configured with a time delay that prevents the de-
activation of the relay until the set time delay expires. Time delay will begin only upon activation of an AHU
restart switch. This feature allows the startup of AHU’s to be staggered
From the “Alarm Features” screen, select the address of the relay assigned to AHU shutdown; then, press the
F3 key to access the “AHU Re-start Delay” screen, as shown below:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A AHU RE L AY RE - S T AR T
B DE L AY : 0 3 3 S ECONDS
C
D

Exhibit 4-10: Addressable Relay AHU Re-start Delay Screen

 Row B - This field allows you to set a restart time delay (0 – 255 seconds). Use the ◄► arrow keys
to position the cursor under the field; then use the +/- keys to increment or decrement the number
value.

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4.2.1.1.3 HOW TO MODIFY A MONITOR MODULE

The default programming options for a sample monitor module are shown below:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A 1 - 0 0 1 : MON I T OR MOD U L E
B F U N C : * - - - - - - - - - - - - NO
C C U S T OM ME S S AG E 1 - 0 0 1
D Z O N E : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Exhibit 4-11: Alarm Features Screen (Monitor Module)
 Row A - Displays the loop and address of the selected SLC device.
 Row B - This field allows you to select the input function for the selected device. To cycle through
the possible input functions, use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the function field;
then use the +/- keys to change the function:
Pre-Alarm 1 Process PAS Inhibit
Pre-Alarm 2 Trouble Watermist
Detection Supervisory Fan Restart
Man Alarm Reset Smoke Control Feedback
Waterflow Silence Manual Alarm 2nd Stage
Pre-Discharge Acknowledge AHU Fire Key
Manual Release Drill
Abort Zone Disable
 Row B - The last two fields on this row allow you to select whether the module will be monitoring
Normally Open (NO) or Normally Closed (NC) contacts. Not all input functions provide the option of
NO/NC contacts as follows:
Pre-Alarm 1 (NO/NC) Process (NO/NC) PAS Inhibit (NO/NC)
Pre-Alarm 2 (NO/NC) Trouble (NO/NC) Watermist (NO)
Detection (NO) Supervisory (NO/NC) Fan Restart (NO/NC)
Man Alarm (NO) Reset (NO) Smoke Control Feedback (NO/NC)
Waterflow (NO/NC) Silence (NO/NC) Manual Alarm 2nd Stage (NO)
Pre-Discharge (NO) Acknowledge (NO/NC) AHU Fire Key (NO/NC)
Manual Release (NO) Drill (NO/NC)
Abort (NO) Zone Disable (NO/NC)

 Row C - Displays the 20 character custom message for the selected address. Use the ◄► arrow
keys to position the cursor under any of the fields; then use the +/- keys to cycle through all
available ASCII characters.
 Row D - The 000 fields allow you to set zone settings for the selected device address in Row A.
Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under one of the zone number fields (000); then use
the +/- keys to change the zone number. To add multiple zones, use the ◄► arrow keys to move
the cursor to the 2nd-4th zone number fields; then use the +/- keys to change or add the zone
number.

Note: These programming options are typical for the mini monitor module as well.

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4.2.1.1.4 HOW TO MODIFY A PULL STATION

The default programming options for a sample pull station module are shown below:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A 1 - 0 0 1 : PU L L S T A T I ON
B F U N C : * MAN A L ARM
C C U S T OM ME S S AGE 1 - 0 0 1
D Z O N E : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Exhibit 4-12: Alarm Features Screen
(Pull Station Module)
 Row A - Displays the loop and address of the selected SLC device.
 Row B - This field is allows you to select the input function for the selected device. To cycle through
the possible input functions, use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the function field;
then use the +/- keys to change the function: MAN ALARM, MAN RELEASE and PRE-DISCHARGE
(e.g., manual release with countdown).
 Row C - Displays the 20 character custom message for the selected address. Use the ◄► arrow
keys to position the cursor under any of the fields; then use the +/- keys to cycle through all
available ASCII characters.
 Row D The 000 fields allow you to set zone settings for the selected device address in Row A. Use
the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under one of the zone number fields (000); then use the
+/- keys to change the zone number. To add multiple zones, move the cursor to the 2nd-3rd zone
number fields; then use the +/- keys to change or add the zone number.

4.2.1.1.5 HOW TO DELETE A DEVICE FROM THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

You can delete a device from the system configuration by pressing the F1 key while viewing the devices
alarm features. The panel will display the “Delete Device” screen, as shown below:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A L - ADR : DE V T Y P E
B PR E S S EN T ER TO
C DE L E T E DE V I CE
D

Exhibit 4-13: Delete Device Screen

 Row A – Displays the loop, address and device type of the device selected for deletion (if
connected). Press the ENTER key to delete the device address from the panel’s list of devices to
supervise.

Note: Do not leave this screen until Row D clears.

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4.2.1.1.6 HOW TO READ, WRITE, ENABLE OR DISABLE A DEVICE

From the “Alarm Features” screen, press the F2 key to access the “Read/Write/Enable/Disable Device”
screen, as shown below:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A L - ADR : D E V T Y P E
B PRE S S EN T ER TO
C READ DE V I CE CON F I G
D

Exhibit 4-14: Read/Write/Enable/Disable Screen

 Row A - This field allows you to select the Loop and Address of a specific SLC device to read its
configuration. Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under any of the L-ADR fields; then
use the +/- keys to change to a different loop number or address number. Device information for the
address shown is then displayed (if connected). The device type field is not editable, but will change
for each device type found on the loop.
 Row C - This field allows you to select to READ, WRITE, ENABLE or DISABLE the selected device
address. Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under field; then use the +/- keys to toggle
the field value. Press the ENTER key to perform the desired function.
READ - Will take a copy of the configuration that the device holds and send it to the panel.
Read must be used prior to running a configuration check when any changes are made to the
devices alarm features.
WRITE - Will take the copy of the configuration that the panel holds for the device and send it
to the device.
ENABLE/DISABLE - Lets you Enable/Disable programmed SLC devices (i.e., modules,
detectors, pull stations, etc.).
Disable - causes the panel to copy and store in the panel the current configuration from the
device. The panel then reconfigures the “Output Control” for the selected device to be
BLANK and sends this configuration to the device rendering it non-operational.
Enable – causes the panel to send the device enabled configuration stored in the panel to the
selected device.
 Row D - Displays the status of process after ENTER key is pressed. Wait until process is
completed (asterisk stops flashing) prior to exiting this screen.

iCAUTION
Do not perform a DEVICE READ or LEARN ALL with devices disabled
on the system. Doing so will cause the disabled configuration stored in
the device(s) to be saved in the panel, rendering the panel’s enable
command useless. At this point, you must use C-Linx to download the
original configuration to the panel to re-enable the device.

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4.2.1.2 HOW TO CHANGE A DEVICES RELEASE FEATURES

Sensors and input modules connected to the signaling line circuit (SLC) can be assigned a pre-discharge type
and countdown type variable, each of which affects how the Cheetah Xi system responds when the device
activates. Both variables are stored in both panel memory and device memory. When the panel “LEARN”
function is initiated, the variables will be uploaded from the SLC device into panel memory. Likewise,
configuring a device from this configuration screen writes the variables into the device.
From the “Device Configuration Menu” screen, press the F2 key to display the “Release Features” screen, as
shown below:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A L - A DR : DE V I CE T Y P E
B P R E - D I SCH T Y P E : A
C COU N T D OWN : A U T OMA T I C
D

Exhibit 4-15: Release Features Screen

 Row A (L-ADR) - Allows you to select the loop and address of a specific SLC device in order to
display its configuration parameters. Type of device configured at the selected address will be
display. Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under any of the fields; then use the +/- keys
to change to a different loop or address number.
 Row B – Allows you to select the pre-discharge type (A – F) for the selected device as described
below. Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the field; then use the +/- keys to
change the field value.
 A = Alarm Only. No pre-discharge in a zone will occur from the alarm of this device.
 B = Cross Zone “B”. Pre-discharge will occur in the zones assigned to this device when
a corresponding “C” type is alarmed.
 C = Cross Zone “C”. Pre-discharge will occur in the zones assigned to this device when
a corresponding “B” type is alarmed.
 D = Counting Zone. Pre-discharge will occur when two or more “D” types are alarmed in
the assigned zones.
 E = Single Pre-discharge. Only one alarmed “E” type will cause pre-discharge in the
assigned zones.
 F = Single Release. This type skips pre-discharge and causes immediate release in the
assigned zones.
After changing the pre-discharge type, a “*” character will appear to the right of the type variable
field. You must press the ENTER switch to store the variable change in device memory.
 Row C – Allows you to select whether the selected device will utilize the Automatic or Manual
countdown timer set for the zone should it cause a pre-discharge in any of its assigned zones. Use
the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the fields; then use the +/- keys to change the field
value. Certain devices must be assigned a pre-discharge type first before this value can be
changed.
 Automatic Countdown Devices = Photo, Heat, Photo/Heat, Photo Duct, and Ion
detectors, monitor modules.
 Manual Countdown Devices = Pull Station, Monitor Module, and Mini Monitor Modules.

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4.2.1.3 HOW TO PERFORM A CONFIGURATION CHECK

The “Configuration Check” screen lets you compare the configuration stored in the specific SLC device to the
configuration stored in the control panel for that device.
From the “Device Configuration Menu”, press the F3 key to access the “Configuration Check” screen, as
shown below:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A L - A D R : DE V T Y P E
B P AN E L : X X X DE V I CE : Z Z Z
C P RE S S EN T ER TO S T AR T
D C OM P AR I SON 0 - 0 0 0
Exhibit 4-16: Configuration Check Screen
 Row A - This field allows you to select the Loop and Address of a specific SLC device to check its
configuration. Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under any of the L-ADR fields; then
use the +/- keys to change to a different loop number or address number. Device information for the
address shown is then displayed (if connected). The device type field is not editable, but will change
for each device type found on the loop.
 Row B - Displays the panel and device checksum values for the device selected.
 Row D - Indicates progress of configuration check.

4.2.2 HOW TO MODIFY THE PANEL’S NAC CIRCUITS

The NAC Configuration menu allows you to program the panel’s two on-board notification appliance circuits
(NAC #1 and NAC #2).
From the “Configuration Menu 1” screen, press the F2 key to access the “NAC Configuration” menu, as
shown below:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A N AC MENU
B F 1 - NAC F UNC T I ONS
C F 2 - NAC ZONE AS S I GNS
D F 3 - PROT OCOL
Exhibit 4-17: NAC Configuration Menu
Press the corresponding function key to display the selected configuration screen:
F1 = NAC Functions Screen
F2 = NAC Zone Assignment Screen
F3 = NAC Synchronization Protocol Screen

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4.2.2.1 HOW TO MODIFY NAC FUNCTIONS

The NAC Functions screen allows you to set the operational parameters of the two on-board NACs.
From the “NAC Menu” screen, press the F1 key to access the “NAC functions” screen, as shown below:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A N A C # 1 : E NAB L ED
B S T A T E : S T A T E
C P R O TOCOL : CONS T AN T
D S I : N DR : N WL K : N WF : Y
Exhibit 4-18: NAC Functions Screen
 Row A (NAC#) - This field allows you to select the NAC circuit to configure (NAC 1 or NAC 2). Use
the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the field; then use the +/- keys to
increment/decrement the field.
 Row A (ENABLED) - This field allows you to set the Enabled/Disabled status of the on-board
notification appliance circuits 1 & 2 (P10 & P11). Use the ◄► arrow keys to move cursor under the
Enabled/Disabled field; then use the +/- keys to toggle the field.

Note: If either NAC circuit is disabled, the panel will annunciate both a Trouble and Supervisory
condition until the circuit(s) is enabled.
 Row B (State) - This field allows you to set the operating state for the NAC circuit displayed in Row
A. Use the ◄► arrow keys to move the cursor to Row B; then use the +/- keys to change the State
to the desired operation (i.e., Alarm, Pre-Discharge, Release, Pre Alarm #1, Pre Alarm #2,
Supervisory, Trouble and Process).
 Row C (Protocol) - This field allows you to select whether the NAC circuit displayed in Row A will
use the NAC protocol set for the panel (see 4.2.2.3) or will activate constant. Use the ◄► arrow
keys to move the cursor to Row C; then use the +/- keys to change to the desired protocol.

Note: Both NAC 1 and NAC 2 must be set to the same protocol unless one of them is set to No
Sync Protocol.

Note: If a chime code is assigned to any zone, Row C will display ‘CHIME CODE’ by default and
cannot be changed. See section 4.3.5.1 for complete description of Chime Code functionality.
 Row D - These fields allow you to set the Silenceable, Drill, Walktest and Waterflow Enabled
(Y)/Disabled (N) status for the NAC circuit displayed in Row A.
SILENCEABLE (SI:) - field determines whether or not the selected NAC circuit will turn off
when the panel’s SILENCE button is pressed.
DRILL (DR:) - field determines whether or not the selected NAC circuit will turn on when the
panel’s DRILL button is pressed.
WALKTEST (WLK:) - field determines whether or not the selected NAC circuit will turn on
when the panel receives a Walktest Alarm from any one of the configured zones.
WATERFLOW (WF:) – field determines whether or not the selected NAC circuit will turn on
when the panel receives a Waterflow Alarm.

To change the Enabled/Disabled status of these fields, use the ◄► arrow keys to position cursor
under Y or N; then use the +/- keys to toggle the field.

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4.2.2.2 HOW TO SET NAC ZONE ASSIGNMENTS

The NAC Zone Assignment screen allows you to set which zones can activate the two on-board NACs.
From the “NAC Menu” screen, press the F2 key to access the “NAC Zone Assignment” screen, as shown
below:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A N A C # 1 : A N Y ZO N E
B Z O N E RAN G E : 0 0 1 - 0 2 0
C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
D - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Exhibit 4-19: NAC Zone Assignment Screen
 Row A (NAC#) – This field allows you to select the NAC circuit to configure (NAC 1 or NAC 2). Use
the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the field; then use the +/- keys to
increment/decrement the field.
 Row A (Any Zone) – This field allows you to set whether the selected NAC circuit will activate on
ANY ZONE or MULTI ZONE. Use the ◄► arrow keys to move cursor to the field (ANY ZONE or
MULTI ZONE); then use the +/- keys to toggle the field.

Note: The Any Zone option sets the selected NAC to activate on the configured state for any
zone. The Multi Zone option sets the selected NAC to activate on the configured state for any
zone selected in Row D.
 Row B - This field allows you to set the 20 zone range that is displayed in Rows C & D. Use the
◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the zone range field; then use the +/- keys to
increment/decrement the group of 20 forward or backwards (Zones 001-254).
 Row C - These numbers act as placeholders and zone number indicators for the range of zones
selected on Row B.
 Row D - This range of fields allows you to set the zone assignment programming for the circuit
displayed in Row A if MULTIZONE is selected.
- = not programmed for this zone
Y = programmed for this zone
Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the specific zone position; then use the +/- keys
to toggle the status.

Note: The Any Zone option sets the selected NAC to activate on the configured state for any
zone. The Multi Zone option sets the selected NAC to activate on the configured state for any
zone selected in Row D.

Note: The panel NACs will not sound in a voice zone. Panel NACs are not selectable for voice
states.

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4.2.2.3 HOW TO SET NAC SYNC PROTOCOL

The NAC Protocol screen allows you to configure which synchronization protocol (i.e. Gentex or System
Sensor) will be used by the Cheetah Xi’s notification appliance circuits (see 4.2.2.1). The selected sync
protocol applies to both NAC circuits.
From the “NAC Configuration Menu” screen, press the F3 key to access the “NAC Protocol” screen, as
shown below:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A S E L E C T NAC PROTOCOL
B FOR PANE L :
C GEN T E X
D S I L E NCE S T ROBE S : NO
Exhibit 4-20: NAC Sync Protocol Screen
 Row C - This field allows you to set the SYNC protocol assignment for both notification appliance
circuits #1 & #2 (P8 & P9). Use +/- keys to toggle through the allowable Sync protocols (Gentex or
System Sensor).
 Row D – This field allows you to configure the panel to silence (turn off) the strobes connected to the
panel and voice amplifier NAC circuits when the panel is silenced. Use the ◄► arrow keys to move
cursor under the field; then use the +/- keys to toggle the field between NO and YES.
 ‘NO’ - Silencing the panel will turn off the audible portion of the NACs while leaving the
visible portion active. This setting applies to panel NACs only and does not affect amplifier
NACs or control modules used for NAC operation.
 ‘YES’ - Silencing the panel will turn off both the audible and visible portion of the NACs. This
applies to the panel NACs only and does not affect amplifier NACs or control modules used
for NAC operation.

Note: Amplifiers can be individually configured to silence its notification appliance circuit in response
to silencing of the main panel.

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4.2.3 HOW TO CHANGE SLC SUPERVISION

The SLC screen lets you change the supervision options of the available signaling line circuits.
From the “Configuration Menu 1” screen, press the F3 key to access the “SLC Configuration” screen, as
shown below:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A AUX I L I A R Y LOOP S
B MOD U L E P RE S EN T : NO
C PAS : NO A CK : 1 5 0 0 / 0 0
D LOO P W I R I NG S T Y L E : 4
Exhibit 4-21: SLC Configuration Screen
 Row B (SLM:)- This field allows you to turn on Supplemental Loop Module supervision (Yes/No). If
Yes is selected, the panel will begin supervising SLC 3 and 4 on the SLM. Use the +/- keys to
change the field.

I CAUTION
SLM must be set to ‘YES’ before trying to send system
configuration to panel. Having a SLM installed on the panel and
not changing this field to Yes could result in delayed SLC
communication.

 Row C (PAS:) - This field allows you to turn on Positive Alarm Sequencing function on the detection
circuits (Yes/No). Use the +/- keys to change the field.

Note: This feature is enabled or disabled for all sensors present on the panel. Refer to Cheetah
Xi Operations Manual for full description of this feature.
 Row C (ACK:) - This field allows you to adjust the time frame in which the Alarm event must be
Acknowledged in order to initiate the panel’s Positive Alarm Sequence. The timer can be set
between 15 and 30 seconds. Use the ◄► arrow keys to move cursor under the field; then use the
+/- keys to increment or decrement the field.
 Row C (00/00) - This field allows you to select specific voice message ID’s (primary/secondary) to
play during the PAS investigative period. Use the ◄► arrow keys to move cursor under the field;
then use the +/- keys to increment or decrement the field.
 Row D - This field allows you to set the Loop Wiring Style used for all 4 addressable loops (Style 4,
6 or 7). Use the +/- keys to change the field.

Note: This is a system wide setting. All loops will be configured to use the selected wiring style.
If Style 6 or 7 is chosen and the loop is unused, jumpers must be installed to prevent open circuit
troubles.

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4.2.3.1 HOW TO SET SLC COMMAND MODE FUNCTIONS

This screen allows you to set how the Cheetah Xi will respond to SLC devices that have been inadvertently
locked into the “Command Mode”.
From the “SLC Configuration” screen, press the F1 key to access the “SLC Command Mode” screen, as
shown below:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A S TORE T R OUB L E FOR NO
B N EW D E V I CE E V EN T : NO
C S END AU T O C OMMA N D
D A T M I DN I GH T : NO
Exhibit 4-22: SLC Command Mode Screen
 Row B - This field allows you to set whether the panel will record a “DEVICE NOT READY” trouble
for all output devices (i.e. Control, Relay, and Release modules) that fail to report a “New Device”
message following a reset (YES/NO). If the “New Device” message is received, then “DEVICE
RETURN” will be recorded. The factory default condition is NO. Use the +/- keys to change the
field.
 Row D - This field allows you to set whether the panel will transmit an “AUTO” command onto the
loops each midnight if no alarms, troubles, supervisory, pre-alarm, drill, or process states are active
(YES/NO). The factory default condition is NO. Use the +/- keys to change the field.

Note: This feature ensures that output devices will act correctly in the event a device has been
inadvertently placed in the ‘Command Mode’.

4.2.3.2 HOW TO ADJUST POSITIVE ALARM SEQUENCING INVESTIGATION TIME

This screen allows you to adjust the alarm investigation time associated with the panel’s PAS operation. A
Factory Level password is required to change this setting.
From the “SLC Configuration” screen, press the F3 key to access the “PAS Investigation Time” screen, as
shown below:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A
B PAS I NV E S T I GA T I ON
C M I NU T E S : 0 3
D

Exhibit 4-23: PAS Investigation Time Screen

 Row C (Minutes) - This field allows you to adjust the alarm investigation time associated with the
panel’s positive alarm sequence (PAS) operation. By default, the time is set to 3 minutes (180
seconds) in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 72. Use the +/- keys to increment or
decrement the field value.

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4.2.4 HOW TO EXECUTE THE LEARN FUNCTION

The Learn function, when initiated, identifies all installed addressable devices connected to the panel’s
signaling line circuits (SLCs). The address, device type and serial number of each device is added to the
panel’s supervision list.
From the “Configuration Menu 1” screen, press the F4 key to access the “Learn” screen, as shown below:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A S E L EC T RE S E T MOD E :
B NON E S E L EC T ED
C P R E S S EN T E R TO S T AR T
D PANE L W I L L RE S E T
Exhibit 4-24: LEARN Screen
 Row B - This field allows you to set the LEARN mode to be used. Press +/- to change from None
Selected to Learn New Devices or Learn All Devices. A complete description of each mode is
described as follows.

Note: Each addressable device connected to the SLC holds its own configuration. After the
LEARN function has been completed, you can modify the configuration as needed using either the
panel configuration menus or the C-Linx programming software.

4.2.4.1 LEARN New Devices Only

The Learn New Device Only option will identify only new addressable devices connected to a signaling line
circuit (SLC). New devices will be added to the panel’s device supervision list. New devices will operate with
the default configuration held by the device until it is changed. If the device has never been incorporated into
a system, it will contain the default configuration.
From the “Learn” screen, press +/- keys to change to Learn New Devices as shown below; then press the
Enter key:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A S E L E C T R E S E T MO D E :
B L E A R N N EW D E V I C E S
C P RE S S EN T ER TO S T AR T
D PANE L W I L L RE S E T
Exhibit 4-25: LEARN NEW DEVICES Screen
The panel will reset and enter the Learn Mode:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A L E A R N MO DE I S AC T I V E
B WA I T TO COMP L E T E > >
C 0 9 : 2 7 : 4 7 A 0 3 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 9
D A L : 0 0 0 S U : 0 0 0 T R : 0 0 0
Exhibit 4-26: LEARN Mode Active Screen
The display keypad is locked while learn mode is Active. Panel will display “LEARN MODE COMPLETE”
when process ends.

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4.2.4.2 LEARN All devices

The Learn All Devices option erases the device supervision list stored in the Cheetah Xi controller and
creates a new supervision list by identifying all addressable devices connected to a signaling line circuit
(SLC). All device addresses, serial numbers, and device type information will be learned. The configurations
held by the devices will NOT be altered (nor will the custom messages).
From the “Learn” screen, press +/- keys to change to Learn All Devices as shown below; then press the Enter
key:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A S E L E C T R E S E T MO D E :
B L EARN A L L DE V I C E S
C P RE S S EN T ER TO S T AR T
D PANE L W I L L RE S E T
Exhibit 4-27: LEARN ALL DEVICES Screen

The panel will reset and enter the Learn Mode:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A L E A R N MO DE I S AC T I V E
B WA I T TO COMP L E T E > >
C 0 9 : 2 7 : 4 7 A 0 3 / 1 0 / 2 0 0 9
D A L : 0 0 0 S U : 0 0 0 T R : 0 0 0
Exhibit 4-28: LEARN Mode Active Screen

The display keypad is locked while learn mode is Active. Panel will display “LEARN MODE COMPLETE”
when process ends.

I CAUTION
The Learn ALL method will delete and/or add supervision to
devices. Testing or review of the configuration should be
performed to ensure that all required devices are supervised.

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4.2.5 HOW TO ENABLE PANEL VOICE OPERATIONS

The “Voice” screen allows you to set the operating variables that affect the Cheetah Xi voice operation.
From the “Configuration Menu 1” screen, press the F5 key to access the “Voice” screen, as shown below:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A C H A N N E L MOD E : S I NG L E
B S EQUENCE : S T ANDARD
C V O I CE OU T PU T S : ON
D F 1 - MNS R F 2 - PR I OR I T Y
Exhibit 4-29: Voice Operations Screen
 Row A - This field allows you to select whether all system amplifiers will operate in single or dual-
channel mode. Press +/- to change from Single to Dual channel mode. A complete description of
each mode is described as follows.
 Single Channel – each amplifier operates independently and is capable of playing a single
audio message in response to a system event.
 Dual Channel – two amplifiers are tied together to form a single dual-channel, 50 watt
amplifier with 8 speaker circuits. One amp is dedicated for EVAC operation and the other is
dedicated for Alert operation.

Note: Dual-Channel mode is not allowed with the Cheetah Xi.

 Row B – This field allows you to set the city sequence code that will be used by the panel for voice
operation. Use the ◄► arrow keys to move cursor under the field; then use the +/- keys to
increment/decrement the field. A complete description of each mode is described as follows.
 Standard – regular panel operation
 Boston – panel will operate following the requirements of the City of Boston.
 Chicago – panel will operate following the requirements of the City of Chicago.
 New York – panel will operate following the requirements of the City of New York.
 Special 1 or 2 – future use

Note: Certain cities require the voice system to operate in a specific manner that differs from the
standard operation of the voice system. By default, the Cheetah Xi will be set to STANDARD (no
city sequence).
 Row C – This field allows you to enable Eclipse messages that are unique to voice operation to be
transmitted onto the SLC for the purpose of activating control or relay modules for voice operation.
Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the field; then use the +/- keys to toggle the
field to ON or OFF. By default, the Cheetah Xi will be set to ON.
 Row D – Press the F1 function button to access the mass notification reset screen or press the F2
function button to access the voice state priority screen.

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4.2.5.1 HOW TO SET MASS NOTIFICATION RESET TIMEOUT

The “MNS Reset” screen allows you to configure a timeout variable that will automatically issue a mass notify
reset command. Once enabled, the timeout starts upon activation of any voice action switches. The timer
restarts each time a new voice action switch is activated. Once the timeout reaches 000, a mass notify reset
command is issued and the history event is stored.
From the “Voice Operations” screen, press the F1 key to access the “MNS Reset” screen, as shown below:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A MAS S NOT I F Y S Y S T EM
B T I MEOU T : 0 0 0 M I NU T E S
C D I SAB L ED
D
Exhibit 4-30: MNS Reset Screen
 Row B - This field allows you to set the MNS timeout delay. The selection ranges from “000 – 255
minutes”. Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the field; then press +/- to change
the field value.
 Row C – This field will toggle from DISABLED to ENABLED when time field is changed from “000”.

Note: This command is the same as pressing the F1 - MNS RST button in maintenance menu 2.

4.2.5.2 HOW TO SET VOICE STATE PRIORITY LEVELS

The “Voice State Priorities” screen allows you to adjust the voice state priority levels of the panel when the
status of the voice system amplifiers and the messages they play are set by the following automatic fire alarm
functions: Alarm, Test Alarm, Supervision, and Process. When an input module or sensor activates one of
these states in a zone that is assigned to an amp, the state priority level must be higher than (1 being highest)
or equal to the priority set by an active voice switch (if one is active) for the amp to play the message
associated with these states. The same holds true for zones. The voice condition of the zone will be updated
only if the panel state priority is greater than or equal to the currently active priority.
From the “Voice Operations” screen, press the F2 key to access the “Voice States Priority” screen, as shown
below:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A A L ARM : 0 0 4
B T E S T A L ARM : 0 0 5
C SUP ERV I SORY : 0 0 6
D PROCE S S : 0 0 7
Exhibit 4-31: Voice States Priority Screen
 Rows A thru D – Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the field; then press +/- to
change the field value (0 – 254). 1 = highest and 254 = lowest. A setting of 0 = priority level
disabled. Factory default value for each panel state is shown.

Note: Any change made to the panel’s voice state priorities only affects the operation of the voice system.
It does not affect the normal operation of the Cheetah Xi system with regards to state priorities.

Note: The Cheetah Xi system will NOT allow you to set the priority level for Alarm lower than the priority
level settings for Test Alarm, Supervision, and Process. Alarm must always be set a higher priority.

Note: A panel event or input switch with a lower priority setting cannot override a panel event or input
switch with a higher priority. A panel event or input switch with the same or higher priority can override
another panel event or input switch with the same or a lower priority setting.

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4.3 CONFIGURATION MENU 2

From the “Configuration Menu 1” screen, press the F6 key to access “Configuration Menu 2” screen, as
shown below:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A C O N F I GURA T I ON M ENU 2
B F 1 - T I ME F 4 - DA Y S EN
C F 2 - S I L ENC F 5 - ZO NE
D F 3 - P OWE R F 6 - ME NU 3
Exhibit 4-32: Configuration Menu 2
F1 = System Time Control Screen
F2 = System Silence Screen
F3 = System Power Screen
F4 = System Day/Night Sensitivity Screen
F5 = Zone Enable/Disable Screen
F6 = Configuration Menu 3

4.3.1 HOW TO SET SYSTEM TIME AND DATE

The “Time Control” screen allows you to change the system time, date, day and daylight savings time.
From the “Configuration Menu 2” screen, press the F1 key to access the “Time Control” screen, as shown
below:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A T I M E : H H : MM : S S AM
B D A T E : MM / D D / Y Y Y Y
C D AY : D A Y O F WE E K
D D AY L I GH T SAV I NGS : Y E S
Exhibit 4-33: Time Control Screen
 Row A - This field allows you to set the Hour (HH), Minute (MM), Second (SS), and AM/PM values
for the system. Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the field; then use the +/- keys
to increment/decrement the field to a different number.
 Row B - This field allows you to set the Month (MM), Day (DD), and Year (YYYY) values for the
system. Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the field; then use the +/- keys to
increment/decrement the field to a different number.
 Row C - This field allows you to set the Day of the week for the system. Use the ◄► arrow keys to
position the cursor under the field; then use the +/- keys to increment/decrement the field to a
different day.
 Row D - This field allows you to set whether Daylight savings time will be recognized by the system
(Yes/No). Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the field; then use the +/- keys to
toggle the status.

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4.3.2 HOW TO SET SYSTEM SILENCING OPTIONS

The “System Silence” screen allows you to change the system silencing options.
From “Configuration Menu 2” screen, press the F2 key to access the “System Silence” screen, as shown
below:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A I NH I B I T : OF F REM : OF F
B AU T O UNS I L ENCE : 2 4 HRS
C A L A RM UNS I L E NCE : Y E S
D

Exhibit 4-34: System Silence Screen

 Row A (INHIBIT) - This field allows you to turn the system Silence Inhibit (On/Off). Use the ◄►
arrow keys to position the cursor under the field; then use the +/- keys to toggle the status.
This feature requires that the panel not allow silencing for one minute following the first alarm event.
If silence inhibit is turned ON, the Silence button on the display (or other Silence input) will not
silence the panel for one minute following the receipt of the first alarm event.

 Row A (REM) - This field allows you to turn the system Silence Reminder (On/Off). Use the ◄►
arrow keys to position the cursor under the field; then use the +/- keys to toggle status.
This feature requires that the panel produce a momentary pulse from the panel piezo/buzzer
following the silencing of outputs. If this is configured to be ON, the momentary piezo pulse is ½
second long every 14 seconds on a silenced panel.

 Row B (AUTO UNSILENCE) - This field allows you to set how much time must elapse (1 – 24 hours)
before the panel will automatically unsilence after the panel’s SILENCE button has been pressed.
Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the field; then use the +/- keys to
increment/decrement the time.

Note: NFPA 72 requires that a silenced panel shall be unsilenced within 24 hours.
 Row C (ALARM UNSILENCE) - This field allows you to select whether a new alarm event will un-
silence the supervisory, trouble and process states. Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor
under the field; then use the +/- keys to toggle status.

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4.3.3 HOW TO SET SYSTEM POWER OPTIONS

The “Power” screen allows you to change system power options.
From the “Configuration Menu 2” screen, press the F3 key to access the “Power” screen, as shown below:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A A U X P OWE R MO DU L E : N O
B X F ORME R S I Z E : 1 2 0 V AC
C B A T T ERY MA I N : Y A U X : N
D S U P ERV AUX P OWE R : Y E S
Exhibit 4-35: Power Screen

 Row A - This field allows you to turn on/off supervision of the Supplemental Power Supply (SPS), if
installed (Yes/No). Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the field; then use the +/-
keys to toggle status.

 Row B - This field allows you to select which AC power transformer is wired to the AC input terminal
(120/240VAC). Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the field; then use the +/- keys
to toggle status.

I CAUTION
Selecting the incorrect transformer size could result in erratic
panel trouble conditions.

 Row C - The BATTERY MAIN field allows you to turn on/off supervision of the Main controller
Battery Input terminals (Yes/No). Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the field;
then use the +/- keys to toggle status.
The AUX field allows you to turn on/off supervision of the Supplemental Power Supply Battery input
(Yes/No), if Supplemental Power Supply is installed. Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor
under the field; then use the +/- keys to toggle status.
Note: Main or Auxiliary Supervision of battery selection of NO is not an allowed setting for UL.

 Row D - This field allows you to turn on/off supervision of the 24 VDC Auxiliary Power circuits
(Yes/No). Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the field; then use the +/- keys to
toggle status.

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4.3.4 HOW TO MODIFY DAYTIME SENSITIVITY SETTINGS

The Daytime Sensitivity Menu provides smoke sensors the ability to have two separate alarm thresholds; one
less sensitive during standard operational hours and one more sensitive during non-operational hours. Each
smoke sensor has two alarm sensitivity thresholds (Night & Day). The Night alarm level is used on all
sensors as the default setting. The Day alarm level is only used if daytime or holiday schedules are set.
From the “Configuration Menu 2” screen, press the F4 key to access the “Daytime Sensitivity Menu”, as
shown below:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A F 1 - DA Y T I ME S EN RANGE
B F 2 - S E L E C T HOL I DAY S
C
D

Exhibit 4-36: Daytime Sensitivity Menu

F1 = Daytime Sensitivity Range Screen
F2 = Daytime Sensitivity Holidays Screen

4.3.4.1 HOW TO SET DAYTIME SENSITIVITY RANGE

If your system is using the daytime sensitivity option, the On and Off times and the days of the week that the
daytime sensitivity setting is to be used must be configured. Sensors enabled for daytime sensitivity will
change to Day Alarm level when the start time is reached and revert back to Night Alarm level when the stop
time is reached.
From the “Daytime Sensitivity Menu” screen, press F1 to access the “Daytime Sensitivity Range” screen, as
shown below:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A D A Y T I ME S E NS I T I V I T Y
B S T AR T : HH : MMA
C S T OP : HH : MM P
D D A Y O F WE E K : S M TWR F S
Exhibit 4-37: Daytime Sensitivity Range Screen
 Row B - This field allows you to set the Daytime sensitivity start time: Hour (HH), Minute (MM),
AM/PM. Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the field; then use the +/- keys to
increment/decrement the value at the field.
 Row C - This field allows you to set the Daytime sensitivity stop time: Hour (HH), Minute (MM),
AM/PM. Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the field; then use the +/- keys to
increment/decrement the value at the field.
 Row D - This field allows you to set the Days of the week that will utilize the Daytime sensitivity
option. Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the field; then use the +/- keys to turn
ON letter representing the day of the week. Toggle letter OFF if it stays with night sensitivity all day.

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4.3.4.2 HOW TO SET HOLIDAY SETTINGS FOR DAYTIME SENSITIVITY

The Holidays screen allows you to enter up to twenty holiday dates associated with the daytime sensitivity
option. On holiday dates, smoke sensors enabled for daytime sensitivity will continue to operate using the
Night Alarm Level. They will revert to using the Day Alarm Level when the holiday is over.
From the “Daytime Sensitivity Menu” screen, press F2 to access the “Holidays” screen, as shown below:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A HO L I D A Y S ( 1 ) 0 1 - 0 1
B 0 1 - 0 1 0 1 - 0 1 0 1 - 0 1
C 0 1 - 0 1 0 1 - 0 1 0 1 - 0 1
D 0 1 - 0 1 0 1 - 0 1 0 1 - 0 1
Exhibit 4-38: Holidays Screen
 Row A-D - These 10 editable fields allow you to enter the Month (MM)-Day (DD) of holiday. Use the
◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the field; then use the +/- keys to increment/decrement
the value at the field.
There are 2 holiday screens available to provide 20 holidays. To access the Holidays (2) menu, use
the ◄► arrow keys to move the cursor to the last field on the right (D18) on Row D; then press the
right ► direction arrow.

4.3.5 HOW TO SET ZONE OPERATING PARAMETERS

The Zone Configuration screen allows you to set the operational parameters for any of the Cheetah Xi’s 254
available operating zones.
From the “Configuration Menu 2” screen, press the F5 key to access the “Zone” screen, as shown below:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A ZO N E 0 0 1 : E NAB L ED
B CU S T OM M E S S ZONE 0 0 1
C AU T O COU N T D OWN : 0 3 0 S
D MA N U COU N T D OWN : 0 1 0 S
Exhibit 4-39: Zone Parameters Screen
 Row A - These fields allows you to set the Enable/Disable status of the selected Zone. Use the ◄►
arrow keys to position the cursor under the field; then use the +/- keys to change zone number.
Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the enable status field; then use the +/- keys to
toggle the status (Enable/Disable).

 Row B - This range of fields allows you to set the Custom Message for the zone displayed in Row A.
Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the field; then use the +/- button to cycle
through all ASCII characters and display the desired character.

 Row C – Allows you to set the automatic pre-discharge countdown time for the selected zone (0 –
255 seconds, default 30 seconds).

 Row D – Allows you to set the manual pre-discharge countdown time for the selected zone (0 – 30
seconds, default 10 seconds).

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4.3.5.1 HOW TO ASSIGN A CHIME CODE TO A ZONE

The Chime Code screen allows you to assign a custom chime code to any of the Cheetah Xi’s 254 available
operating zones. The chime codes conform to the City of Chicago, IL 1st stage activation requirements.
From the “Zone Configuration” screen, press the F1 key to access the “Chime Code” screen, as shown
below:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A S I GNA L CODE
B ZONE 0 0 1
C 0 - 0 - 0 - 0
D NUM OF COD E S S E T : 0 0 0
Exhibit 4-40: Chime Code Screen
 Row B - These fields allows you to select the zone number to assign a Chime Code to. Use the
◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the field; then use the +/- keys to change zone number.
 Row C - This range of fields allows you to set the custom chime code (3 or 4 digits) for the zone
displayed in Row B. Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the field; then use the +/-
button to select the digit range from 0 to 9. If a three digit chime code is required, the fourth field
must be left at 0.
The codes chime at 1 second intervals. The time between digits is roughly 2 seconds. The time
between a 3 and 4 digit signal is about 6 seconds.
 Row D – Displays the number of zones that have been assigned a chime code. As long as this field
is greater than 0, NAC #1 will be dedicated to chime code production.
Note: Pressing the F4 key from this screen will allow you to clear all chime codes to 0-0-0-0.
Factory initialization will also clear all chime codes.

Chime codes are produced on NAC #1 only. If a chime code is assigned to any zone, the configuration
screen for NAC #1 will show ‘CHIME CODE’ as the default protocol assignment on Row C, as shown below.
Neither Drill nor Walktest is allowed for NAC #1 when chimes codes are assigned.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A N A C # 1 : E NAB L ED
B S T A T E : S T A T E
C P R O T OCOL : CH I ME CODE
D S I L : N DR I L L : N WA L K : N
Exhibit 4-41: NAC Functions Screen

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4.4 CONFIGURATION MENU 3

From the “Configuration Menu 2” screen, press the F6 key to access the “Configuration Menu 3” screen, as
shown below:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A C O N F I G URA T I ON MENU 3
B F 1 - P E R I PH F 4 - ABOR T
C F 2 - WA L K F 5 - S EN CHG
D F 3 - GR O UND F 6 - MENU 4
Exhibit 4-42: Configuration Menu 3
F1 = Peripheral Device Configuration Menu
F2 = System Walktest Enable/Disable Screen
F3 = System Ground Fault Screen
F4 = Abort Configuration Screen
F5 = Day/Night Sensitivity Enable/Disable
F6 = Configuration Menu 4

4.4.1 HOW TO SET PERIPHERAL DEVICE PARAMETERS

The “Peripherals Menu” provides access to configuration parameters associated with the selected panel’s 31
possible peripheral devices.
From the “Configuration Menu 3” screen, press the F1 key to access the “Peripheral Menu” screen, as shown
below:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A P E R I P HERA L MENU
B F 1 - D E V I CE F 4 - CMD S E T
C F 2 - S O U R CE F 5 -
D F 3 - S P E E D F 6 -
Exhibit 4-43: Peripheral Menu
F1 = Peripheral Device Configuration Screen
F2 = Peripheral Communication Source Screen
F3 = Peripheral Bus Communication Speed Screen
F4 = Peripheral Device Command Set Screen
F5 = Not Used
F6 = Not Used

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4.4.1.1 HOW TO CONFIGURE PERIPHERAL DEVICES

The peripheral configuration screen allows you to modify the basic operating parameters of any of the
peripheral devices connected to the panel’s RS485 peripheral bus. Detailed programming of each peripheral
device is accomplished using the panel’s configuration software C-Linx.
From the “Peripheral Menu” screen, press the F1 key to access the “Peripheral Configuration” screen, as
shown below:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A P E R I PHERA L AD DR : 0 2
B T Y P E : REM D I S P 1 4 KE Y
C S U P E RV I S E : Y E S Z : 0 0 0
D P E R I PHERA L MS G 0 2
Exhibit 4-44: Peripheral Configuration Screen
 Row A - This field allows you to select the Peripheral address (2-32, DACT at address 2, if used) of
the device to be modified. Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the field; then use
the +/- keys to increment/decrement the value at the cursor. Press the F4 key to display the
firmware version of the selected device on Row C & D.
 Row B - This field displays the type of RS485 Peripheral device programmed at the address
displayed in Row A. Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the device type menu;
then use the +/- keys to change to any one of the following peripheral device types:
 Remote Display 14 Key  Ethernet Port  Class A Module
 256 LED Graphic*  Remote Display 10 Key  Relay Control
 Zone Graphic  Remote Display 2 Key
 Print Serial  Switch – 20 Zone**
 Bosch DACT  Annunciator – 20 Zone**
 Print Parallel  Computer (Precise Vision)
*Press the F1 key to display additional configuration options. See 4.4.1.1.2.
**Press the F1, F2 or F3 keys to perform peripheral device tests. See 4.4.1.1.1.

Note: Detailed programming of each peripheral device is set using the panel configuration
software C-Linx.
 Row C (Supervise) - This field allows you to turn on/off supervision of the RS485 peripheral
device/address shown in Rows A and B (Yes/No). Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor
under the field; then use the +/- keys to toggle the status of the field.

Note: When a peripheral device is supervised and communications is lost between the
peripheral and the panel, a Peripheral Missing trouble will result.

Note: Peripheral devices with control capabilities must be supervised (i.e., Remote display with
reset button).
 Row C (Z:) - This field allows you to assign zone number to a remote display unit (RDU). The zone
number will be used for the display of pre-discharge countdown, release, and abort functions for the
set zone (Cheetah Xi panels only), or for the activation or deactivation of process commands from
the RDU for the set zone.

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 Row D - This range of fields allows you to enter a 20 character custom message for the peripheral
device listed in Row B. Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the field; then use the
+/- keys to cycle through all ASCII characters and display the desired character.

Note: This message will be displayed with each event associated with the selected peripheral.
4.4.1.1.1 PERIPHERAL DEVICE TESTING
When the peripheral device type is set to either SWITCH 20-ZONE or ANNUNC 20-ZONE, additional test
features can be performed on the selected peripheral device by pressing the F1, F2 or F3 keys:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A P E R I PHERA L ADDR : 0 2
B T Y P E : SMOK E CON T R OL
C S U P E RV I S E : Y E S Z : 0 0 0
D * * S E ND I NG L ED T E S T * *
Exhibit 4-45: LED Test Screen
 Row D – Toggles to display the feedback message for the test initiated.
Press F1 to send a LED test command to the selected peripheral device. The feedback message
“**SENDING LED TEST**” will be indicated on Row D of the display, as shown above.
Press F2 to force the selected peripheral device to perform a checksum test on its configuration
memory. The feedback message “**CHECKSUM TEST**” will be indicated on Row D of the display.
If the checksum fails, a trouble message “PER #aa CONFIG ERROR” will be reported to the panel.
Press F3 to force the selected peripheral device to perform a checksum calculation on its
configuration memory. The feedback message “**CHECKSUM CALC**” will be indicated on Row D
of the display, as shown below.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A P E R I PHERA L A D DR : 0 2
B T Y P E : SMO KE C ON T ROL
C S U P E RV I S E : Y E S Z : 0 0 0
D * * C HECKS UM C A L C * *
Exhibit 4-46: Checksum Calc Screen

4.4.1.1.2 HOW TO PROGRAM A 256 LED GRAPHIC

When the peripheral device type is set to 256LED GRAPHIC, you can press the F1 key to toggle Row D of
the display between the peripheral custom message and additional configuration options, as shown below:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A P E R I PHERA L ADDR : 0 2
B T Y P E : 2 5 6 L ED GRAPH I C
C S U P E RV I S E : Y E S Z : 0 0 0
D B U Z Z : Y
Exhibit 4-47: 256 LED Graphic Configuration Screen

 Row D (BUZZ) - Allows you to Enable/Disable the piezo sounder on the graphic controller card
(Y/N). Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under each field; then use the +/- keys to
toggle the value at the cursor.

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4.4.1.2 HOW TO SET THE PERIPHERAL BUS COMMAND SOURCE

The “Peripheral Bus Command Source” screen is used to direct the communication path for configuration of
peripheral devices connected to the panel.
From the “Peripheral Menu” screen, press the F2 key to access the “Peripheral Bus Source” screen, as
shown below:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A P ER I PHERA L BUS S
B C OMMA N D S O U R C E :
C PANE L
D

Exhibit 4-48: Peripheral Source Screen

 Row C - Use the +/- keys to toggle field value from Panel to USB Connector.
PANEL mode is set by default and allows the panel to communicate with peripheral devices
connected to the Cheetah Xi panel’s RS485 bus. In this mode, peripheral device configuration is
transmitted during the panel configuration process via the panel’s P5 Peripherals jack. You will be
prompted by the C-Linx software to move the programming cable from the P3 Computer jack to the
P5 Peripherals jack to transmit the device configurations.
USB CONNECTOR mode is used for Cheetah Xi 50 peripheral device configuration. In this mode,
peripheral device configurations are transmitted during the panel configuration process via the
panel’s P3 PC/USB jack. You must keep the cable in the USB port, enter the Level 3 password at
the panel and go to this menu to re-direct the configuration information out the peripheral bus.

Note: After a system reset, the peripheral source will return to the default PANEL mode.

4.4.1.3 HOW TO SET THE PERIPHERAL BUS SPEED

The “Peripheral Bus Speed” screen is used to set the communication speed used by all peripheral devices
connected to the panel.
From the “Peripheral Menu” screen, press the F3 key to access the “Peripheral Bus Speed” screen, as shown
below:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A
B P E R I P H E RA L BUS S P E ED
C 3 8 4 0 0 b p s
D

Exhibit 4-49: Peripheral Bus Speed Screen

 Row C - Use the +/- keys to toggle field value from 9600 bps to 38400 bps (factory default).

I CAUTION
All devices connected to the peripheral bus must be capable of
supporting the higher 38400 bps communication speed if the
setting is to be used. Otherwise, 9600 bps must be used.

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4.4.1.4 HOW TO SET THE PERIPHERAL BUS COMMAND SET

The “Peripheral Command Set” screen allows you to define how data is buffered and transferred across the
panel’s RS485 peripheral bus. Configuration options are made available to provide backwards compatibility
with older peripheral devices. Parameters set in this menu are global and are not specific to any one
peripheral device.
From the “Peripheral Menu” screen, press the F4 key to access the “Peripheral Command Set” screen, as
shown below:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A E V A C : N ONE S T A T US : E X P
B H I S T O R Y XM I T : COMP AC T
C H I S T O R Y PAC K I NG : O N
D H I S T O R Y ME S S A GE : E X P
Exhibit 4-50: Peripheral Command Set Screen
 Row A - The EVAC field allows you to set whether the Cheetah Xi will be tied to an EVAX or Fike
integrated voice evacuation system.
NONE = Select if no voice evacuation system present
EVAX = Select if a FikeGuardTM voice evacuation system is connected intelligently to the
Cheetah Xi P5, RS232 peripheral port.
FIKE = Select if Fike’s integrated voice system amplifiers are connected to the Cheetah
Xi’s peripheral bus.
 Row A – The STATUS field allows you to select the RS485 communication protocol to EXP/STD.
EXP protocol is provided to support features available to peripheral devices loaded with firmware v3.0 or higher.
STD protocol is provided for backwards compatibility of peripheral devices released with firmware versions older
than v3.0. If any device on the peripheral bus has firmware older than v3.0, the STD option must be used.
 Row B - The HISTOR XMIT field allows you to change RS485 transmission protocol from
COMPACT/VERBOSE.
COMPACT – This protocol is provided as a means to decrease data traffic on the peripheral bus. Any history
event created at the panel that is not related to an Alarm, Supervisory, or Trouble condition will not be
transmitted via the peripheral bus.
VERBOSE - This protocol allows all events that may occur at the panel to be transmitted via the peripheral bus.
 Row C - The HISTORY PACKING field allows you to turn RS485 history packing ON/OFF.
History Packing ON – This option is provided for backwards compatibility of peripheral devices released with
firmware versions older than v3.0. If any device on the peripheral bus has firmware older than v3.0, the ON
option must be used.
History Packing OFF – This option is provided to support features available to peripheral devices loaded with
firmware v3.0 or higher.
 Row D - The HISTORY MESSAGE field allows you to change history message packing protocol
from EXP/STD.
History Message STD - This option is provided for backwards compatibility of peripheral devices released with
firmware versions older than v3.0. If any device on the peripheral bus has firmware older than v3.0, the STD
option must be used.
History Message EXP – This option is provided to support features available to peripheral devices loaded with
firmware v3.0 or higher.
Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the field; then press the +/- keys to
increment/decrement the value at the field.

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4.4.2 HOW TO ENABLE AND DISABLE SYSTEM WALKTEST

The Walktest option allows the panel to be placed into Walktest Mode from the panel’s Maintenance Menu.
From the “Configuration Menu 3” screen, press the F2 key to access the “Walktest” screen, as shown below:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
AWA L K T E S T : E N A B L E D
B
C
D

Exhibit 4-51: Walktest Screen

 Row A - This field allows you to turn on/off the system WALKTEST feature. Use the +/- keys to
toggle the field status (ENABLED/DISABLED).

4.4.3 HOW TO ENABLE AND DISABLE SYSTEM GROUND FAULT DETECTION

The “Ground Fault” screen reflects the current state of the two Ground Fault levels detected by the panel.
From the “Configuration Menu 3” screen, press the F3 key to access the “Ground Fault” screen, as shown
below:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A GN D F A U L T S U P ERV I S E :
B L E V E L 1 : E N AB L ED
C L E V E L 2 : E N AB L ED
D O F F S E T : + 0 0 / + 0 0 AVG : 3
Exhibit 4-52: Ground Fault Screen

Note: Factory Level Password required to change these settings.

 Row B - This field shows the ENABLED / DISABLED status of the panels Ground Fault Level 1
detection. Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the field; then press the +/- keys to
increment/decrement the value at the field.
 Row C - This field shows the ENABLED / DISABLED status of the panels Ground Fault Level 2
detection. Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the field; then press the +/- keys to
increment/decrement the value at the field.
 Row D (OFFSET) - These fields allows you to adjust the offsets that will be used by the panel to
provide an adjustment (+/- 25) to the panel’s Level 1 and Level 2 ground fault measurements. These
values are added or subtracted directly from the A-to-D average for that level. Use the ◄► arrow
keys to position the cursor under the field; then press the +/- keys to increment/decrement the value
at the field.
 Row D (AVG) – This field allows you to adjust the averaging variable (1-6) that is used when the
panel calculates the A-to-D value of the ground fault voltage from the loop PIC. The higher the
number, the longer it will take for ground fault trouble and restoral to occur. Use the ◄► arrow keys
to position the cursor under the field; then press the +/- keys to increment/decrement the value at
the field.

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4.4.4 HOW TO SET PANEL ABORT TYPE

The “Panel Abort” screen reflects the current abort type used by the panel. Any input configured for “Abort”
will delay system release initiated by the Cheetah Xi automatic detection schemes. Manual Release inputs
will override abort activation.
From the “Configuration Menu 3” screen, press the F4 key to access the “Panel Abort” screen, as shown
below:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A PANE L ABOR T T Y P E
B 0
C
D

Exhibit 4-53: Panel Abort Screen

 Row B - This field allows you to change the abort type (1 – 6) that will be used for every panel zone.
 Type 1 = Abort is effective only if active upon entry into pre-discharge state. Countdown
continues during abort activation. Upon abort deactivation during pre-discharge, the
release cannot again be aborted, so release occurs upon countdown completion.
 Type 2 – Countdown continues during abort activation. Release occurs when both the
countdown is completed and the abort is deactivated.
 Type 3 – If the abort is active during pre-discharge, release occurs upon abort
deactivation.
 Type 4 – If the abort is active during pre-discharge, release occurs 10 seconds after abort
deactivation. Only abortable ONCE.
 Type 5 – Upon abort deactivation, countdown occurs from the full programmed countdown
time. Prior to countdown completion, abort activation extends the countdown time to the
programmed length.
 Type 6 – Upon abort deactivation, system operates in “New York City” mode, which has a
90 second verification delay, then a 30 second countdown. Prior to countdown completion,
abort activation again extends the countdown time. During the 120 second verification
delay, the system emulates continuous abort activation. After a 90 second delay, the
system starts a 30 second pre-discharge delay.

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4.4.5 HOW TO ENABLE AND DISABLE DAY/NIGHT SENSITIVITY FEATURE

The Sensitivity Change option allows you to ENABLE/DISABLE the day/night detector sensitivity function.
From the “Configuration Menu 3” screen, press the F5 key to access the “Sensitivity Change” screen, as
shown below:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A S E N S I T I V I T Y C HANGE S :
B D I SAB L E D
C
D CURREN T : DAY T I ME
Exhibit 4-54: Day/Night Sensitivity Screen
 Row B - This field allows you to select the Enable/Disable status of Day/Night Sensitivities. Use the
+/- keys to toggle the field status (ENABLED / DISABLED).
 Row D - Displays the current Sensitivity being used due to the time of day and day/night changeover
times.

4.5 CONFIGURATION MENU 4

From the “Configuration Menu 3” screen, press the F6 key to access the “Configuration Menu 4” screen, as
shown below:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A C O N F I GURA T I ON MENU 4
B F 1 - AC DE L F 4 - PWR C U T
C F 2 - V E SDA F 5 - RE L AY S
D F 3 - F 6 - MENU 5
Exhibit 4-55: Configuration Menu 4
F1 = AC Trouble Delay Screen
F2 = VESDA Configuration Menu
F3 = Not Used
F4 = Power Cutoff Configuration Menu
F5 = Relay Configuration Screen
F6 = Configuration Menu 5

4.5.1 HOW TO SET AC TROUBLE DELAY

The AC Trouble Delay option allows you to set how many hours should elapse before the Trouble relay
transfers if AC power is lost.
From the “Configuration Menu 4” screen, press the F1 key to access the “AC Delay” screen, as shown below:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A S E L E C T DE L A Y FOR AC
B P OWE R LOS S T ROUB L E :
C 0 0 HO URS
D
Exhibit 4-56: AC Delay Screen

 Row C - This field allows you to set the AC trouble delay. Use the +/- keys to toggle the field value.
Enter 0 for no delay or enter a number (01 – 30 hours) to provide a delay for the trouble to be
transmitted to the DACT.

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4.5.2 HOW TO CONFIGURE VESDA DETECTORS

The VESDA Configuration options let you change the operating parameters for the air sampling detectors
connected to the panel. Before any changes can be made, you must first identify to the panel the type of HLI
it is connected to (OPEN PROTOCOL or MODBUS).
From the “Configuration Menu 4” screen, press the F2 key to access the “VESDA HLI Type” screen, as
shown below:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A S E L EC T H L I T Y P E :
B MODBU S
C
D EN T ER TO S E L EC T
Exhibit 4-57: HLI Selection Screen

 Row B - This field is used to select the protocol of the HLI that is connected to the control panel.
Use the +/- keys to toggle the selection between “OPEN PROTOCOL” or “MODBUS”.
OPEN PROTOCOL – This setting must be used when the open protocol HLI (P/N 68-023) is used.
MODBUS – This setting must be used when the Modbus HLI (P/N 68-517) is used.

Press the ENTER key to accept the change and advance to the VESDA Configuration menu. The
options presented in the VESDA Configuration menu will vary depending upon the HLI type
selected.

4.5.2.1 HOW TO CONFIGURE VESDA DETECTORS CONNECTED TO OPEN PROTOCOL HLI

The VESDA Configuration options let you change the operating parameters for the air sampling detectors
connected to the panel via an Open Protocol HLI.
From the “Configuration Menu 4” screen, press the F2 key and then select the “OPEN PROTOCOL”
HLI type. Press the ENTER key to access the “VESDA Configuration Menu” screen, as shown below:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A V E S D A CON F I G U R A T I ON
B F 1 - A L ARM F E A T U RE S
C F 2 - S EC TOR F 4 - R E L EAS E
D F 3 - E VAX F 5 - C OMMA N D
Exhibit 4-58: VESDA Configuration Menu
F1 = VESDA Alarm Configuration Screen
F2 = VESDA Sector Zone Assignment Screen
F3 = VESDA Point Configuration Screen
F4 = VESDA Release Configuration Screen
F5 = VESDA HLI Command Set Screen

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4.5.2.1.1 HOW TO SET VESDA DETECTOR ALARM FEATURES

The VESDA Alarm Features option lets you configure the panel to recognize an air sampling detector via a
High Level Interface (HLI) module connection to the panel.
From the “VESDA Configuration Menu” screen, press the F1 key to access the “VESDA Alarm Features”
screen, as shown below:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A V E S DA ZONE NUM : 0 0 1
B T Y P E : COMP A C T A L M E NA
C C U S T OM ME S S AG E V Z 0 0 1
D Z O N E: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Exhibit 4-59: VESDA Alarm Features Screen

 Row A - This field allows you to select the VESDA Detector Zone number to be configured. Use the
◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the field; then use the +/- keys to change to a different
zone number.

Note: The zone number set here corresponds to zone number assigned to the VESDA detector
during programming.

 Row B - The TYPE field allows you to select the VESDA Detector type associated with the selected
zone number from Row A. Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the field; then use
the +/- keys to select the desired detector type (i.e., Compact, Laser-P, Scanner, L-Focus, VLI-885).
The ALM field allows you to select the state of operation for the detector (ALM default). Use the
◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the STATE field; then use +/- keys to select the state of
operation for the detector.
The ENA field allows you to select the Enable/Disabled state of the detector. Use the ◄► arrow
keys to position the cursor under the ENA field; then use the +/- keys to enable or disable that
detector
 Row C - This range of fields allows you to assign a Custom Message for detector that will be
displayed on the Cheetah Xi panel. Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the field;
then use the +/- keys to cycle through all ASCII characters and display the desired character.
Repeat for each field until custom message is completed.

 Row D - These fields allow you to select up to four Cheetah Xi zones that this detector will
participate in. Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under each field; then use the +/- keys
to change zones to that desired. Repeat for each of 4 zones required. Remember, Zone 255 is
ANY Zone.

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4.5.2.1.2 HOW TO SET VESDA SECTOR/ZONE CORRELATION

The VESDA Sector Zones option lets you configure how each sector of the VESDA detector will report to the
Cheetah Xi.
From the “VESDA Configuration Menu” screen, press the F2 key to access the “VESDA Sector” screen, as
shown below:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A V E S DA ZONE NUM 0 0 1
B S 1 : 0 0 0 A LM S 2 : 0 0 0 A LM
C S 3 : 0 0 0 A LM S 4 : 0 0 0 A LM
D

Exhibit 4-60: VESDA Sector/Zone Screen

 Row A - This field allows you to select the VESDA detector Zone Number to be configured. Use the
◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the field; then use the +/- key to change to VESDA
detector zone number.
 Rows B & C - These fields allow you to set a Cheetah Xi zone number that the VESDA sector
(Sector 1 – 4) will participate in and what operational state it will cause the panel to enter. Use the
◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the field; then use the +/- keys to change desired zone.
Then arrow over under the state and use the +/- keys to toggle through events of ALM, SUP or TRB.

4.5.2.1.3 HOW TO SET VESDA ZONE NUMBER AND LOOP/ADDR

The Loop/Address option lets you configure the VESDA to report as a “virtual” address on the Cheetah Xi
addressable loop. This option is used if the VESDA needs to be monitored by a point ID system (i.e., EVAX,
DACT, LED Graphic, Computer Graphic, etc.).
From the “VESDA Configuration Menu” screen, press the F3 key to access the “VESDA Loop/Address”
screen, as shown below:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A V E S DA ZON E NUM 0 0 1
B LOOP : 0
C ADDR : 0 0 0
D F 1 - S EC TO R ME S SAGE S
Exhibit 4-61: VESDA Loop/Addr Screen
 Row A - This field allows you to select the VESDA detector Zone Number to be configured. Use the
◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the field; then use the +/- keys to change to VESDA
detector zone number.
 Row B - This field allows you to select a virtual loop number that the VESDA detector activation will
correspond with. Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the field; then use the +/-
keys to change the loop number.
 Row C - This field allows you to select a virtual address number that the VESDA detector activation
will correspond with. Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the field; then use the +/-
keys to change the address number.

Note: The VESDA virtual address number does not require a physical component on the SLC
loop. It does require a virtual address that cannot be used for any other physical device on the
SLC loop.
 Row D – This feature is only available if HLI type is set to MODBUS.

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4.5.2.1.4 HOW TO SET VESDA RELEASE FEATURES

VESDA detectors can be configured to participate in suppression system release, just like a standard smoke
detector connected to the eclipse loop. In order to participate, each VESDA unit must be assigned a pre-
discharge type, pre-discharge level, and countdown type. Each of these variables affects how the Cheetah Xi
system will respond when the VESDA unit activates. All three variables are stored in panel memory.
From the “VESDA Configuration Menu” screen, press the F4 key to access the “VESDA Release Features”
screen, as shown below:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A V E S D A ZONE NUM : 0 0 1
B P R E - D I SCH T Y P E : A - A L
C P R E - D I SCH L E V : F I R E 2
D C O U N T D OWN : A U T OM A T I C
Exhibit 4-62: VESDA Release Features Screen
 Row A - This field allows you to select the VESDA detector Zone Number to be configured. Use the
◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the field; then use the +/- key to change to VESDA
detector zone number.
 Row B – This field allows you to assign a pre-discharge type (A – F) for the selected VESDA zone
number(s) as described below. Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the field; then
use the +/- key to change the field value.
 A = Alarm Only. No pre-discharge in a zone will occur from the alarm of this device.
 B = Cross Zone “B”. Pre-discharge will occur in the zones assigned to this device when
a corresponding “C” type is alarmed.
 C = Cross Zone “C”. Pre-discharge will occur in the zones assigned to this device when
a corresponding “B” type is alarmed.
 D = Counting Zone. Pre-discharge will occur when two or more “D” types are alarmed in
the assigned zones.
 E = Single Pre-discharge. Only one alarmed “E” type will cause pre-discharge in the
assigned zones.
 F = Single Release. This type skips pre-discharge and causes immediate release in the
assigned zones.
To the right of the pre-discharge type field is a two-letter designator that indicates the operation state
assigned to the VESDA detector in the alarm features screen. The VESDA release features only
work when the operational state is set to Alarm (AL).

Note: The zones involved in suppression are the four zone numbers selected in the Alarm
Features screen (see 4.5.2.1.1). Sector zones are NOT involved in suppression.
 Row C – This field allows you to select whether the selected VESDA unit will initiate the pre-
discharge state upon the VESDA unit reaching Fire-1 or Fire-2 alarm level. Use the ◄► arrow keys
to position the cursor under the field; then use the +/- keys to change the field value.
 Row D – This field allows you to select whether the selected VESDA unit will utilize the Automatic or
Manual countdown timer set for the zone should it cause a pre-discharge in any of its assigned
zones (see 4.5.2.1.1). Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the fields; then use the
+/- keys to change the field value.

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4.5.2.1.5 HOW TO VERIFY THE VESDA COMMUNICATION COMMAND SET

The COMMAND SET screen lets you verify the software version that is being used by the connected HLI.
From the “VESDA Configuration Menu” screen, press the F5 key to access the “VESDA Command Set”
screen, as shown below:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A H L I T Y P E :
BMA S T E R - S L A V E ( N EWE R )
C S O F TWA RE V ERS I ON :
D 0 0 3 . 0 0 8 . 0 0 0
Exhibit 4-63: VESDA Command Set Screen
 Pressing ENTER will cause the panel to query the connected HLI to determine its software version.
The software version of the HLI will be displayed on Row D.
MASTER-SLAVE (NEWER): Allows communication with up to 40 VESDA units while still meeting UL
and NFPA’s 10 second supervision response time. HLI firmware version 3.08.00 or higher.
PEER-TO-PEER (OLDER): Allows communication with up to 40 VESDA units, but only 10 can be
connected to the HLI and still meet UL and NFPA’s 10 second supervision response time. HLI
firmware versions older than 3.08.00.

4.5.2.2 HOW TO CONFIGURE VESDA DETECTORS CONNECTED TO MODBUS HLI

The VESDA Configuration options let you change the operating parameters for the air sampling detectors
connected to the panel via a MODBUS HLI.
From the “Configuration Menu 4” screen, press the F2 key and then select the “MODBUS” HLI type. Press
ENTER to access the “VESDA Configuration Menu” screen, as shown below:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A F 1 - D E T E C TORS
B F 2 - S EC T ORS AND P I P E S
C F 3 - T EM P L A T E S F 5 - H L I
D F 4 - A NN U N F 6 - RE L EAS E
Exhibit 4-64: VESDA Configuration Menu

F1 = VESDA Detector Alarm Features

F2 = VESDA Sectors and Pipes
F3 = VESDA VEA Templates
F4 = VESDA Annunciation
F5 = VESDA HLI Command Set Screen
F6 = VESDA Release Features (Cheetah Xi only)

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4.5.2.2.1 HOW TO CONFIGURE VESDA DETECTORS

The VESDA Alarm Features option lets you configure the panel to recognize an air sampling detector via a
High Level Interface (HLI) module connection to the panel.
From the “VESDA Configuration Menu” screen, press the F1 key to access the “VESDA Alarm Features”
screen, as shown below:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A V E S D A ZONE NUM : 0 0 1
B T Y P E : COMP A C T A L M E NA
C C U S T OM ME S S AG E V Z 0 0 1
D Z O N E : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Exhibit 4-65: VESDA Alarm Features Screen

 Row A (ZONE) - This field is used to select the VESDA detector (zone) to be configured. Use the +/-
keys to change to a different detector (zone) number.

Note: The zone number selected here corresponds to zone number assigned to the VESDA detector
during programming. Each detector on the VESDAnet must be assigned a unique zone number (1–
246). This identifier is typically different than the zone that it is programmed to participate in the panel
(Row D).
 Row B (TYPE) - This field is used to select the VESDA detector type associated with the selected
detector (zone) number from Row A. Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the field; then
use the +/- keys to select the desired detector type: VLC, VLP, VLS, VLF, VLI, VFT-15, VEP, VEP-1,
VEP-2, VEU, VEA-40, VEA-60, VEA-80, VEA-100, VEA-120.

Note: If the detector type is set to VFT-15, the next 15 consecutive VESDA zone numbers directly
after the zone number selected in Row A will automatically be assigned to the VFT detectors
sampling tubes (sectors). No other VESDA detector can occupy these zones.
 Row B (ALM) - This field is used to select the state the panel will enter when the VESDA reaches the
FIRE-1 level. Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the “ALM” field; then use +/- keys to
select the state of operation for the detector; “ALM” (Alarm-default) or “SUP” (Supervisory).

Note: If the panel is configured for Alarm operation at VESDA Fire-1 level, the VESDA detector must
be programmed to latch the event at the Fire-1 and Fire-2 levels.
 Row B (ENA) - This field is used to select the Enable/Disable state of the detector. Disabling will stop the
panel’s supervision of the detector. Use the ◄►arrow keys to position the cursor under the “ENA” field;
then use the +/- keys to enable or disable the detector. If the VESDA is disabled and still attached to P4,
the panel will treat this condition as an un-configured VESDA and will display a “VESDA CFG ERR” for
this condition.

 Row C - This range of fields is used to assign a Custom Message for detector that will be displayed on
the Fike control panel. Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the field; then use the +/-
keys to cycle through all ASCII characters and display the desired character. Repeat for each field until
custom message is completed.

 Row D - These fields are used to select up to four panel zones that this detector will participate in. These
zone assignments are used to activate alarm notification appliances and other control functions
associated with the panel. Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under each field; then use the
+/- keys to change zones to that desired (1–253). Repeat for each of four zones required.

Press the ESCAPE key to return to the Modbus HLI configuration menu.

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4.5.2.2.2 HOW TO CONFIGURE VESDA SECTORS AND PIPES

VESDA VLS, VFT-15 and VEA detectors are designed to sample air from different sectors (pipes) and to
identify through a scanning process the sector reporting the presence of smoke. When connected to the
control panels via the PC Link Modus HLI, each pipe (sector) can be assigned to a separate panel zone
number and state (“Alarm” or “Supervisory”).
When configuring a VESDA VFT or VEA detector, the zone and state assignment for each pipe (sector) is
used for point annunciation purposes only and should “NOT” be used to activate alarm notification appliances
and other control functions associated with the panel. This is due to the fact that the detector’s scan function
that is used to identify the sampling pipes where the fire alarm event is initiated after the detector reaches a
Fire 1 alarm level will delay the panel’s response time for processing and activation of signals. This could
exceed the maximum ten second response time required by NFPA 72 for processing of Alarm events.
This screen is used to assign each VESDA pipe (sector) to a panel operational state and zone.

From the “MODBUS HLI MENU”, press the F2 key to access the “SECTORS AND PIPES” screen.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A V E S D A ZONE NUM : 0 0 1
B T Y P E : V EA - 1 2 0
C P I P E : 0 0 1 A L ARM
D Z O N E : 0 0 1
Exhibit 4-66: VESDA Sectors and Pipes Screen
 Row A - This field is used to select the VESDA detector (zone) to be configured (1-246). Use the +/-
keys to change to a different detector (zone) number.

Note: The zone number selected here corresponds to zone number assigned to the VESDA
detector during programming. Each detector on the VESDAnet must have a unique zone
number. This identifier is different than the zone that it is programmed to participate in the panel
(Row D).
 Row A (VZ) - This field displays the control panel zone number that has been assigned to the
VESDA detector.

 Row B (Type) - This field displays the type of VESDA associated with the detector (zone) number
selected in Row A: VLC, VLP, VLS, VLF, VLI, VFT-15, VEP, VEP-1, VEP-2, VEU VEA-40, VEA-60,
VEA-80, VEA-100, VEA-120.
 Row C (Pipe) – These fields are used to assign a panel operational state “Alarm” or “Supervisory” to
the selected VESDA pipe number. Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the pipe
field (000); then use the +/- keys to select the desired pipe. Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the
cursor under the state field; then use the +/- keys to toggle between the available states “ALARM”
and “SUPERVISORY”. Repeat for each pipe (sector).

Note: If the main detector configuration is set for “SUPERVISORY”, pipes can only be assigned
to the “SUPERVISORY” state. If the main detector configuration is set for “ALARM”, pipes can
be assigned to either the “SUPERVISORY” or “ALARM” state.
 Row D (Zone) – This field is used to assign a panel zone that the VESDA pipe (sector) selected in
Row C will participate in. Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the field; then use
the +/- keys to assign the pipe to the zone for annunciation purposes (1-253). Repeat for each pipe
(sector).

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 Row D (Templates) - If the VESDA type indicated in Row B is a VEA detector, Row D will change
from “Zone” to “Templates”. The three template fields are used to assign the VEA detectors multiple
sampling pipes to individual zone templates for annunciation purposes. Use the ◄► arrow keys to
position the cursor under each field; then use the +/- keys to assign the zone templates. Repeat for
each template field.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A V E S D A ZONE NUM : 0 0 1
B T Y P E : V EA - 1 2 0
C P I P E : 0 0 1 A L ARM
D T E M P L A T E S : 0 0 0 0 0 0
Exhibit 4-67: VESDA Sectors and Pipes Screen (templates)

Press the ESCAPE key to return to the Modbus HLI configuration menu.

4.5.2.2.3 HOW TO CREATE PIPE TEMPLATES (APPLICABLE TO VEA DETECTORS ONLY)

VESDA VEA detectors can have multiple sampling points ranging from 1 - 120 and each pipe (sector) can be
assigned to a different panel zone number for annunciation purposes. In order to simplify the zone
assignment process for the pipes, the panel utilizes zone templates, each of which can be assigned to one or
more VEA detectors in the VESDA “SECTORS AND PIPES” screen.
This screen is used to create zone templates for each forty pipe section of a VESDA VEA detector, with each
pipe (sector) assigned to a separate control panel zone. Up to twenty zone templates can be created.

From the “MODBUS HLI MENU”, press the F3 key to access the “TEMPLATES” screen.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A T E M P 0 0 P 0 1 - 1 0 0 1 : 0 0 0
B 0 2 : 0 0 0 0 3 : 0 0 0 0 4 : 0 0 0
C 0 5 : 0 0 0 0 6 : 0 0 0 0 7 : 0 0 0
D 0 8 : 0 0 0 0 9 : 0 0 0 1 0 : 0 0 0
Exhibit 4-68: VESDA Templates Screen
 Row A (TEMP) – This field is used to select the zone template to be configured. Use the +/- keys to
change to a different template number (00 – 19).
 Row A (P01-10) – This field is used to select the group of pipes to be configured for the selected
template in Row A.
 Rows A–D (Zone fields) – These fields are used to assign a zone that the VESDA pipe (sector) will
participate in. Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the field; then use the +/- keys to
assign the pipe to the zone for annunciation purposes (1-253). Repeat for each pipe (sector).

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4.5.2.2.4 HOW TO SET VESDA ZONE NUMBER AND LOOP/ADDR

The Annunciation option lets you configure the VESDA to report as a “virtual” address on the panel’s
addressable loop. This option is used if the VESDA needs to be monitored by a point ID system (i.e., EVAX,
DACT, LED Graphic, Computer Graphic, etc.).
From the “VESDA Configuration Menu” screen, press the F4 key to access the “VESDA Loop/Address”
screen, as shown below:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A V E S DA ZON E NUM 0 0 1
B LOOP : 0
C ADDR : 0 0 0
D F 1 - S EC TO R ME S SAGE S
Exhibit 4-69: VESDA Loop/Addr Screen
 Row A - This field allows you to select the VESDA detector Zone Number to be configured. Use the
◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the field; then use the +/- keys to change to VESDA
detector zone number (1 – 246).

Note:  The  zone  number  set  here  corresponds  to  zone  number  assigned  to  the  VESDA  detector  during 
programming. Each detector on the VESDAnet must have a unique zone number. 
 Row B - This field allows you to select a virtual loop number that the VESDA detector activation will
correspond with. Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the field; then use the +/-
keys to change the loop number.
 Row C - This field allows you to select a virtual address number that the VESDA detector activation
will correspond with. Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the field; then use the +/-
keys to change the address number (1 – 254).

Note: The VESDA virtual address number does not require a physical component on the SLC
loop. It does require a virtual address that cannot be used for any other physical device on the
SLC loop.
 Row D - Press the F1 key to access the VESDA sectors custom message configuration screen.
Refer to Section 4.5.2.2.5.

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4.5.2.2.5 HOW TO ASSIGN VESDA SECTOR MESSAGES

This screen is used to create and assign up to 400 custom messages, 20 characters each that can be
assigned to a single VESDA sector. These sector event messages will be transmitted onto the panel’s
peripheral and panel network busses for annunciation purposes.
From the “VESDA ANNUNCIATION” screen, press the F1 key to access the “SECTOR MESSAGES” screen.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A M E S S AGE NUM BER : 0 0 1
B V E S D A : 0 0 1 S EC TOR : 0 0 1
C C U S T OM ME S S AGE V Z 0 0 1
D T Y P E : - - - - - - -
Exhibit 4-70: VESDA Sectors Screen
 Row A - This field is used to select the VESDA sector message number to be configured. Use the
◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the fields; then use the +/- keys to change to VESDA
sector message number (1 – 400).
 Row B – These fields are used to select the VESDA zone (1 - 246) and sector number (1 - 120) that
will be assigned to the message number selected in Row A. Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the
cursor under the fields; then use the +/- keys to change to VESDA zone and sector number.
 Row C – These fields are used to define the 20 character custom message that will be assigned to
the message number selected in Row A. Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the
fields; then use the +/- keys to change the field value.
 Row D – Displays the detector type for the VESDA zone selected in Row B. Informational purposes
only.

4.5.2.2.6 HOW TO CONFIGURE VESDA-DACT OPERATION

This screen is used to configure the Cheetah Xi panel to send a supervisory DACT code upon the VESDA
detector reaching either the Alert or Action level. It is used only if a distinct activation signal for VESDA Alert
or Action is required to be sent to a remote monitoring station. Enabling this feature will also cause a
supervisory signal to be initiated in the zones assigned to the VESDA detector upon it reaching the Alert or
Action level.
From the “VESDA Annunciation” screen, press the F2 key to access the “VESDA-DACT ANNUNCIATION”
screen.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A V E S DA - DAC T OP ERA T I ON
B SUP ERV I SORY
C OF F
D

Exhibit 4-71: VESDA-DACT Operation Screen

 Row C - This field is used to select the detection level (Alert, Action or Off) that will initiate the
supervisory event for DACT transmission. Use the +/- keys to change to setting.

Note: A factory level password must be entered in order to enable this panel feature.

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4.5.2.2.7 HOW TO VERIFY HLI’S PROTOCOL AND SOFTWARE

This screen lets you verify the protocol and software version of the connected Modbus HLI (P/N 68-517).
From the “MODBUS HLI MENU”, press the F5 key to access the “HLI Type” screen.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A H L I T Y P E :
B MO D B U S
C P RO T OC OL : 0 0 0 . 0 2 2 . 0 2 0
D S O F TWA RE : 0 0 0 . 0 0 0
Exhibit 4-72: HLI Protocol and Software Screen
 Row B (TYPE) – Displays the HLI type (Open Protocol / Modbus) the panel is configured to
communicate with.
 Row C (PROTOCOL) – Displays the protocol version used by the connected HLI.
 Row D (SOFTWARE) – Displays the software version used by the connected HLI.

Press the ENTER key will cause the panel to query the connected HLI to determine its protocol and software
version. The protocol and software version numbers will briefly show all ‘0’s after ENTER is pressed until the
HLI returns these values and they are displayed on rows C and D.

4.5.3 HOW TO ASSIGN POWER CUTOFF RELAY ADDRESS

The PWR CUT screen allows you to set the address of the relay module that will be used to perform power
cutoff to the panel should the standby battery voltage drop below 18 volts.
From the Configuration Menu 4 screen, press the F4 key to access the PWR CUT relay assignment screen:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A S E L EC T P OWE R
B CU TOF F DE V I CE A T
C LOOP : 0 ADDR : 0 0 0
D

Exhibit 4-73: Power Cut Relay Assignment Screen

 Row C - These fields allows you to set the loop and address of the addressable relay module that
will be used to perform power cutoff to the panel. To set the device address, use the ◄► arrow
keys to move the cursor under the loop and address fields; then use the +/- keys to
increment/decrement the fields.

Note: The addressable relay module contacts will transfer and latch when a panel voltage
trouble is recorded. The relay contacts will remain latched even if the panel power is removed.

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4.5.4 HOW TO CONFIGURE PANEL RELAYS AND OPTIONAL MODULES

The Relay options menu lets you change the programming of the Cheetah Xi’s on-board relays and optional
modules (CRM4, RPM or DACT) installed at the P12 and P13 optional mounting positions.
From the “Configuration Menu 4” screen, press the F5 key to access the “Relay Configuration Menu”, as
shown below:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A F 1 - S E L E C T MO DU L E
B F 2 - R E L AY F UN C T I ONS
C F 3 - R E L AY ZON E AS S I GN
D F 4 - F A N RE S T A R T MOD E
Exhibit 4-74: Relay Configuration Menu
F1 = Select Module Screen
F2 = Assign Relay Functions Screen
F3 = Relay Zone Assignment Screen
F4 = Fan Restart Mode Screen

4.5.4.1 HOW TO SET OPTIONAL MODULE MOUNTING LOCATION

The Select Module screen allows you to select the type of module that is installed in the Cheetah Xi’s P12
and P13 optional card mounting positions.
From the “Relay Configuration Menu” screen, press the F1 key to access the “Select Module” screen, as
shown below:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A MODU L E A T
B P 1 2 : BOSCH DAC T
C P 1 3 : CRM4
D

Exhibit 4-75: Select Module Screen

 Row B - This field allows you to select the module that is present at location P12 (No Module,
CRM4, RPM#1, RPM#2, Bosch DACT). Use the ◄► arrow keys to move the cursor under the field;
then use the +/- keys to select a different module.
 Row C - This field allows you to select the module that is present at location P13 (No Module,
CRM4, RPM#1, RPM#2). Use the ◄► arrow keys to move the cursor under the field; then use the
+/- keys to select a different module.

ICAUTION
It is important that the panel configuration for P12 & P13 match
the module type actually installed to avoid improper operation.

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4.5.4.2 HOW TO SET THE FUNCTION OF THE PANEL’S ON-BOARD RELAYS

The Relay Functions screen lets you change the operating parameters of the Cheetah Xi’s three on-board
relays and optional CRM4 relays if installed.
From the “Relay Configuration Menu” screen, press the F2 key to access the “Relay Functions” screen, as
shown below:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A R E L A Y P 1 2 A : D I S AB L ED
B S T A T E : S T A T E P R OG
C S I L E NCE : NO DR L L : NO
D R E S T AR T DE L AY : 0 0 0 S EC
Exhibit 4-76: Relay Functions Screen

 Row A - This field allows you to select the relay to configure (P2 relays NUM1-3, P12A-D, P13A-D).
Use the ◄► arrow keys to move the cursor under the field; then use the +/- keys to select a
different relay.
This field allows you to set the Enable/Disable status of the selected relay. Use the ◄► arrow keys
to move the cursor under the field; then use the +/- keys to toggle the relay status.

Note: The default state for Relay NUM3 is Trouble and it’s configuration parameters cannot be
changed.

 Row B - This field allows you to set the relay activation state (i.e., Alarm, Pre-Discharge, Release,
Pre Alarm #2, Process, Trouble, Supervisory, Abort, Zone Disable, Pre Alarm #1) for the relay
selected in Row A. Use the ◄► arrow keys to move the cursor under the field; then use the +/-
keys to toggle the desired state.

 Row C - This field allows you to set the Silenceable and Drill Enabled/Disabled (Y/N) status for the
relay selected in Row A. Use the ◄► arrow keys to move the cursor under the field; then use the
+/- keys to toggle to the desired status.

 Row D - This field allows you to set the CRM4 relay selected in Row A for fan restart operation by
assigning it a restart delay time (40 – 250 seconds). Use the ◄► arrow keys to move the cursor
under the field; then use the +/- keys to toggle to the desired delay time. Once a delay time is
selected, the relay will become normally energized and will only de-energize upon activation of the
assigned state and zone. Once de-energized, the relay will not energize until after the panel has
been reset and the set time delay has expired. Fan restart relays will not change state through a
panel reset.

Note: By default, the restart delay is set to ‘000’ allowing the relay to operate as a normally de-
energized relay with no restart delay.

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4.5.4.3 HOW TO ASSIGN RELAYS TO A ZONE

The Relay Zone Assignment screen lets you configure which zones will cause the selected relay to activate.
From the “Relay Configuration Menu” screen, press the F3 key to access the “Relay Zone Assign” screen, as
shown below:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A R E L AY P 1 2 A : M U L T I ZO
B Z O N E RAN G E : 0 0 1 - 0 2 0
C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
D - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Exhibit 4-77: Relay Zone Assign Screen

 Row A - This field allows you to set whether the relay shown in Row A will activate on ANY ZONE or
MULTI ZONE. To select a different relay, use the ◄► arrow keys to move the cursor under the
relay field; then use the +/- keys to increment/decrement the field.
To change the Zone Selection Status of the circuit, use the ◄► arrow keys to move cursor to the
zone selection field; then use the +/- keys to toggle the field (ANY ZONE or MULTI ZONE).

Note: The Any Zone option sets the selected relay to activate on the configured state for any
zone. The Multi Zone option sets the selected relay to activate on the configured state for any
zone selected in Row D.

 Row B - This field allows you to set the 20 zone range that is displayed in Rows C & D. To change
the zone range, use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the zone range field; then use
the +/- keys to increment/decrement the group of 20 forward or backwards (Zones 001-254).

 Row C - These numbers act as placeholders and zone number indicators for the range of zones
selected on Row B.

 Row D - This range of fields allows you to set the zone assignment programming for the relay
displayed in Row A if MULTIZONE is selected.
- = not programmed for this zone
Y = programmed for this zone
Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the specific zone position; then use the +/- keys
to toggle the status.

Note: The Any Zone option sets the selected relay to activate on the configured state for any
zone. The Multi Zone option sets the selected relay to activate on the configured state for any
zone selected in Row D.

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4.5.4.4 HOW TO SET FAN RESTART MODE

The Fan Restart screen allows you to select whether CRM4 relays configured for fan restart will activate
automatically upon reset or require a manual input for activation following a panel reset.
From the “Relay Configuration Menu” screen, press the F4 key to access the “Fan Restart” screen, as shown
below:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A S E L EC T F AN RE S T AR T
B MOD E : A U T OMA T I C
C
D

Exhibit 4-78: Fan Restart Configuration Screen

 Row B - This field allows you to select whether relays configured for Fan Restart automatically
transfer after set time or if the set time begins upon a manual input.

AUTOMATIC (factory default) – Upon activation of an ALARM event, the CRM4 relays will activate and
remain active until panel is reset. Once the panel is reset, the fan restart sequence begins and fan restart
relays will deactivate according to their programmed time delay.
MANUAL – Upon activation of an ALARM event, the CRM4 relays will activate and remain active until panel
is reset. After panel reset, the fan restart sequence is delayed until the operator activates any of the following
switch sources: 1) Panel’s ENTER key, 2) monitor module configured for Fan Restart, 3) RDU switch
configured for Fan Restart. Upon switch activation, the panel will initiate the automatic fan restart sequence
and the relays will deactivate according to their programmed time delay. Once all relays are deactivated, the
panel will return to normal operation.

4.6 CONFIGURATION MENU 5

From the “Configuration Menu 4” screen, press the F6 key to access the “Configuration Menu 5” screen, as
shown below:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A C O N F I GURA T I ON M ENU 5
B F 1 - LOGO F 4 - D I A L ER
C F 2 - AU TO A F 5 - NE T WO R K
D F 3 - F 6 - ME NU 6
Exhibit 4-79: Configuration Menu 5
F1 = Edit Panel Logo Screen
F2 = Auto Addressing Screen
F3 = Not Used
F4 = Dialer Auto Test Screen
F5 = Network Configuration Menu
F6 = Configuration Menu 6

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4.6.1 HOW TO CHANGE SYSTEM LOGO

The Logo screen allows you to change the corporate logo that will appear on Row B on the System Status
screen.
From the “Configuration Menu 5” screen, press the F1 key to access the “Panel Logo” screen, as shown
below:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A PANE L LOGO
B ON L I NE 2 :
C F I KE CORPORA T I ON
D

Exhibit 4-80: Panel Logo Screen

 Row C - This range of fields allows you to set a logo (name) that will appear on the second line of
the panel display. To change the logo, use the ◄► arrow keys to move cursor to the field; then use
the +/- keys to advance/decrement the character at the selected field.

Note: This is NOT the message that identifies the panel on the network or with panel generated
events. Refer to the Network configuration menu to configure the panel custom message.

4.6.2 HOW TO AUTO ADDRESS DEVICES

The Auto Addressing function allows the panel to identify new (unprogrammed) addressable devices
connected to a Signaling Line Circuit (SLC) with either a Loop 0 or Address 0 configuration. New device will
be assigned the next available address.
From the “Configuration Menu 5” screen, press the F2 key to access the “Auto Address” screen, as shown
below:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A A U T O AD D RE S S I NG : OF F
B S E L EC T L OO P S : 1 2 3 4
C S E L EC T A DD RS : 0 0 1→0 5 0
D P R E S S E N T E R TO S TORE
Exhibit 4-81: Auto Address Screen

 Row A - This field allows you to turn the Auto Addressing feature ON/OFF. Use the ◄► arrow keys
to move cursor to the field; then use the +/- keys to toggle the field (ON/OFF).

 Row B - This field allows you to select which addressable loops will be affected when Auto
Addressing is turned ON. Use the ◄► arrow keys to move cursor to the field; then use the +/- keys
to toggle the field.

 Row C - This field allows you to select the address range that you would like to auto address. Use
the ◄► arrow keys to move cursor to the field; then use the +/- keys to toggle the field.

 Row D - When you have the address range that you would like to have auto addressed, press the
Enter key. Devices will NOT be addressed until it is added to the loop (NEW DEVICE record
identified) and the panel is reset.

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4.6.3 HOW TO CONFIGURE DIALER TEST

The Dialer screen allows you to configure the Cheetah Xi panel to periodically perform an operational test of
the dialer. This test will send a contact ID code 50 (Auto Test) to the monitoring facility.
From the “Configuration Menu 5” screen, press the F4 key to access the “Dialer Configuration” screen, as
shown below:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A D I A L ER AU TO T E S T
B R E P EA T CYC L E : D I SAB L E
C S T AR T I NG HOUR : 0 2 AM
D

Exhibit 4-82: Dialer Configuration Screen

 Row B - This field allows you to set the number of hours that must elapse before the second and
successive dialer tests are performed. Configurable options include ‘06Hours’, ‘12Hours’, and
‘24Hours’. Use the +/- keys to change the value at the cursor. Default is ‘DISABLE’ for no test.

 Row C - This field allows you to set the starting hour to begin the daily dialer test. Configurable
between 0 and 23 hours, where the default is 2 AM. Use the ◄► arrow keys to move cursor to the
field; then use the +/- keys to increment/decrement the time.

Note: The Contact ID dialer is capable of performing its own operational tests. Configuring the
panel to initiate its own test might be redundant and could be considered a nuisance to the
monitoring company. Only utilize this feature if instructed to do so by the local authority.

4.6.4 HOW TO CONFIGURE PANEL NETWORK

The Network Configuration menu provides configuration options associated with the Cheetah Xi’s P20
network module.
From the “Configuration Menu 5” screen, press the F5 key to access the “Network Configuration Menu”
screen, as shown below:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A CON F I G U R E N E T WO R K
B F 1 - I D ‘ S F 4 - H I S T T R
C F 2 - M O D U L E F 5 - SW I T C H
D F 3 - Z O N E S F 6 -
Exhibit 4-83: Network Configuration Menu

F1 = Configure panel’s network ID and supervision

F2 = Configure network module type and settings
F3 = Select zones this panel should participate in
F4 = Enable/Disable panel’s network operations
F5 = Configure how panel responds to switches
F6 = Not Used

Note: To ensure proper panel network operation, all panels must utilize the same firmware version and
all network cards must utilize the same firmware version.

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4.6.4.1 HOW TO SET PANEL’S NETWORK ID AND SUPERVISION

The Network Panel ID (Network Address) screen allows you to set a unique panel ID that identifies the
respective Cheetah Xi panel on the network. A Cheetah Xi network can contain up to 128 panels. Each
panel connected to the same network must have a unique Panel ID.
From the “Network Configuration Menu” screen, press the F1 key to access the “Network Panel ID” screen,
as shown below:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A N E T WO R K PAN E L I D : 0 0 1
B A L L NE T I D ‘ S : 0 0 1 - 0 2 0
C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
D

Exhibit 4-84: Network Panel ID Screen

 Row A - This field allows you to set a unique network ID (Address) for the respective panel. Use the
◄► arrow keys to move cursor to the field; then use the +/- keys to change network ID.

 Row B - This field allows you to select the 20 IDs range displayed in Rows C & D. To change the ID
range, use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the range field; then use the +/- button
to increment/decrement the range in groups of 20 forward or backwards (ID’s 001 – 128)

 Row C - These numbers act as placeholders and zone number indicators for the range of zones
selected on Row B.

 Row D - These fields allow you to select the Network panel ID’s to be supervised by this panel. The
fields show the panel IDs on the network in groups of 20. Move the cursor with the ◄► arrow keys
to position under desired ID number shown on Row C; then use the +/- keys to toggle a Y under
each network panel ID that you want this panel to supervise.
Y = Supervise this panel ID
Blank = No supervision of that network ID

To set the custom message for network panels, press the F1 key:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A C U S T OM ME S S AG E
B FOR PANE L : 0 0 1
C
D CU S T OM MSG PANE L 0 0 1
Exhibit 4-85: Network Panel Custom Message Screen

 Row B - This field allows you to select the network panel address to assign a custom message to.
This message will be shown for history events. Use the ◄► arrow keys to move cursor to the field;
then use the +/- keys to change panel address.

 Row D - This field allows you to assign the custom message for the respective panel. Use the ◄►
arrow keys to move cursor to the field; then use the +/- keys to change the field value.

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4.6.4.2 HOW TO CONFIGURE NETWORK MODULE

The Network Module Configuration screen allows you to configure the associated Cheetah Xi panel equipped
with a RS485 or Fiber Optic network module, to participate on a networked system.
From the “Network Configuration Menu” screen, press the F2 key to access the “Network Module
Configuration” screen, as shown below:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A MOD U L E T Y P E : N O NE
B NE TW W I R I NG : S T Y L E - 4
C SW F U N CT I ON : L O CA L
D CUS TO M M S G PA N E L 0 0 1
Exhibit 4-86: Network Module Config Screen
 Row A - This field allows you to define the location of the panel under configuration with respect to
other panels on the network. Use the ◄► arrow keys to move cursor to the field; then use the +/-
keys to toggle module type.
NONE (default) – Select this option if the respective fire panel has no network module installed or to
temporarily isolate the panel from the network. All network messages (incoming and outgoing) will
be ignored. The network module will continue to operate and pass along messages to other panels
as long as the network wiring remains in place.
FIRST – A Cheetah Xi network must have at least two panels. One of the two panels, regardless of
wiring style, must be configured as the First panel. This requirement is present to provide
directionality to the network wiring and provide assistance in diagnostics.
MIDDLE – If the Cheetah Xi network has more than two panels (maximum of 128), every panel on
the network not configured as either a First or Last, must be configured as Middle or None.
LAST – A Cheetah Xi network must have at least two panels. One of the two panels, regardless of
wiring style, must be configured as the Last panel. This requirement is present to provide
directionality to the network wiring and provide assistance in diagnostics.

 Row B - This field allows you to set the wiring style used by the network (Class B/Style 4 or Class
A/Style 7). Use the ◄► arrow keys to move cursor to the field; then use the +/- keys to toggle
between the Network Wiring Styles. When set for Style 7 wiring, the First panel will monitor the
Class-A homerun wires.

 Row C - This field allows you to control the switch functionality of the panel. Use the ◄► arrow
keys to position the cursor under the LOCAL/GLOBAL field; then use the +/- keys to toggle between
those values.
LOCAL – The respective panel will accept switch functions only from network panel IDs selected by
the network switch configuration screen. See Section 4.6.4.5.
GLOBAL – The respective panel will accept switch functions from any panel on the network. When
set to Global, all of the panel IDs in the “Network Switch Configuration” screen (See Section 4.6.4.5)
will have a lower case “y”.

 Row D - This range of fields allows you to set a custom message for this network panel. Use the
◄► arrow keys to move cursor to the field; then use the +/- keys to cycle through all ASCII
characters and display the desired character. Arrow to next character and repeat until custom
message is completed.

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4.6.4.3 HOW TO ASSIGN PANEL TO NETWORK ZONES

The Network Zones screen allows you to configure a networked panel to react to events received from other
panels connected to the same network.
From the “Network Configuration Menu” screen, press the F3 key to access the “Network Zone” screen, as
shown below:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A A S S I G N T O N E T WO R K
B ZONE RANGE : 0 0 1 - 0 2 0
C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
D

Exhibit 4-87: Network Zone Screen

 Row B - This field allows you to set the 20 zone range that will be displayed in Row C & D below.
Use the ◄► arrow keys to move cursor to the field; then use the +/- button to increment/decrement
the range in groups of 20 to display at one time. This will cycle through the 254 zones available on
the Cheetah Xi.

Note: Pressing the F5 key will select all zones and pressing the F6 key will deselect all zones.
 Row C - These numbers act as placeholders and zone number indicators for the range of zones
selected on Row B.

 Row D - This range of fields allows you to select the zones that the specific panel will react to.
Blank = will ignore events in this zone
Y = will react to events in this zone
Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the specific zone field; then use the +/- keys to
toggle to Y to participate and – to not participate. If a zone is not selected to participate, it will still
show up in History but does not act on the state indicated in that zone. Events from this panel are
still transmitted onto the network regardless of this setting. For example: A panel with a “–“ in the
Zone 3 field, will cause a panel with “Y” in the same field to react to that zone.

Note: Zone 254 is the panel zone. Any states activated by zones 1 – 253 will generate the same
state in zone 254. In order to prevent the selected panel from reacting to a network panel event
while a respective hazard zone (1 – 253) is disabled, but still allow the panel to react on “Any
Zone”, you will need to specifically select zones 1 – 253 and leave Zone 254 not selected so as
to not slow down network response times.

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4.6.4.4 HOW TO SET THE NUMBER OF HISTORY REPEATS

The History Transmit screen allows you to adjust the number of times the Cheetah Xi panel transmits history
records across the network.
From the “Network Configuration Menu” screen, press the F4 key to access the “History Trouble” screen, as
shown below:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A N UM BER OF H I S T ORY
B T RA NSM I T RE P E A T S : 0
C M E S SAGE F I L T E R : ON
D 1 0 0 0 H I S T L I M I T : ON
Exhibit 4-88: History Transmit Screen
 Row B - This field allows you to set the number of history transmit repeats that will be used by the
panel. Use the ◄► arrow keys to move cursor to the field; then use the +/- buttons to
increment/decrement the value. “0” (no repeats) or “1” (repeat once). The factory default value is
“0”.

Note: Increasing the number of history transmits is recommended where the Cheetah Xi panel is
installed in a noisy environment.
 Row C – This field allows you to turn message filtering on for transmission of network history events.
Message filtering provides a means to prevent invalid history events from being recorded by network
panels. If this feature is used, all panels on the network must have the same filter setting. No mixing
is allowed. Use the ◄► arrow keys to move cursor to the field; then use the +/- buttons to change
the value between “ON” or “OFF”. The factory default value is “ON”.
 Row D – This field allows you to turn “ON” or “OFF” the panel’s 1000 event history buffer limit. A
System Administrator level password is required to change this setting.
 ON = When a new event on the SLC is recorded (or VESDA), the appropriate zones are
activated and output devices respond correctly. However, after 1000 events are recorded
(after the 1st alarm), history events are no longer recorded or transmitted across the network
and peripheral buses. The result is that not all events will be transmitted to the network
panels, peripheral bus devices, or Precise Vision.
 OFF = All history events are recorded and transmitted onto both the network and peripheral
buses. Once the 3200th event is recorded, all succeeding events are recorded into the
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4.6.4.5 HOW TO CONFIGURE NETWORK SWITCH FUNCTIONS

The Network Switch screen allows you to configure the respective panel to accept switch inputs from other
panels and/or devices on the same network. Functionality of this screen is dependent upon the switch
function setting (Local or Global) in the “Network Module Configuration” screen (See Section 4.6.4.2).
From the “Network Configuration Menu”, press the F5 key to access the “Network Switch” screen, as shown
below:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A A C C E P T SW I T C H E S F ROM
B N E T WO R K I D ‘ S : 0 0 1 - 0 2 0
C 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
D Y y Y Y y
Exhibit 4-89: Network Switch Screen

 Row B - This field allows you to set the 20 IDs range that will be displayed in Rows C & D below.
Position the cursor under the first number in this line; then use the +/- button to
increment/decrement the range in groups of 20 to display at one time. This will cycle through the
128 panels available on the Cheetah Xi
 Row C - These numbers act as placeholders and zone number indicators for the range of zones
selected on Row B.
 Row D - This range of fields allows you to select the network panel IDs that the specific panel will
act upon when a switch command is received.
- = not programmed for this network ID.
Y = will react to switches from this network ID (Local switch function)
y = will react to switches from all other network panels (Global switch function)
Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the specific zone field; then use the +/- keys to
toggle to Y to accept switch inputs and – to not accept switch inputs.

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4.7 CONFIGURATION MENU 6

From the “Configuration Menu 5” screen, press the F6 key to access the “Configuration Menu 6” screen, as
shown below:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A C O N F I GURA T I ON MENU 6
B F 1 - I P A D R F 4 - SW OP E R
C F 2 - I P SUP F 5 - L ED OPR
D F 3 - I P T I M F 6 - MENU 7
Exhibit 4-90: Configuration Menu 6

4.7.1 HOW TO SET PANEL’S IP ADDRESSES

The IP Address screen allows you to set the IP address configuration parameters for the specific panel’s
Ethernet module.
From the “Configuration Menu 6” screen, press the F1 key to access the “IP Addresses” screen, as shown
below:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A I P AD D R E S S E S
B S RC : 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 . 0 0 0
C H I S T : 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 . 0 0 0
D S U P V : 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 . 0 0 0
Exhibit 4-91: IP Address Screen

 Row B - The SRC (Source) field allows you to set the unique Internet Protocol (IP) Address for the
selected fire panel. This address is required to uniquely identify the fire panel on a given Ethernet
network. Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the field; then use the +/- keys to
increment/decrement the field.

 Row C - The HIST (History) field allows you to set the unique Internet Protocol (IP) Address of the
panel that will receive history messages from this panel. Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the
cursor under the field; then use the +/- keys to increment/decrement the field.

Note: The History IP Address should equal the Source IP Address of the receiving panel.
 Row D - The SUPV (Supervision) field allows you to set the unique Internet Protocol (IP) Address of
the panel that is supervising the selected panel. Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor
under the field; then use the +/- keys to increment/decrement the field.

4.7.1.1 HOW TO CLEAR MONITORING PANEL’S IP ADDRESSES

A panel acting as a “Monitor” panel (i.e., panel that has received histories from other panels via the Ethernet
port) in an Ethernet network will request the current histories of all of the panels it is supervising should the
“Monitor” panel reset prior to the supervised panels returning to normal, with the following exception:

Exception: If the “Monitor” panel has none of these states active; Alarm, Supervisory, Trouble, Pre-Alarm, or
Process, then the “Monitor” panel will not request histories from the panels it is supervising. If the
“Monitor” has any of these five states active prior to reset, then the “Monitor” will request a re-
send of the histories received via the Ethernet port.

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The Clear IP Address screen allows you to clear the IP addresses of those panels that have sent history
messages to the “Monitor” panel, temporarily disabling the history resend request. Press the F1 key to
access the “Clear IP Addresses” screen, as shown below; then press the ENTER key to clear all of the
“Monitor” panels stored IP addresses.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A P R E S S EN T ER T O C L EAR
B H I S TORY REC E I V ED
C I P ADDRE S S E S
D

Exhibit 4-92: Clear IP Address Screen

4.7.2 HOW TO CONFIGURE PANEL FOR NETWORK SUPERVISION

The IP Supervision screen allows you to configure the respective fire panel to supervise other fire panels on
the same Ethernet Network.
From the “Configuration Menu 6” screen, press the F2 key to access the “IP Supervision” screen, as shown
below:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A S U P E R V I S E N E T WO R K I D
B 0 0 1
C A T I P ADDRE S S
D 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 . 0 0 0
Exhibit 4-93: Network Supervision Screen
 Row B - This field allows you to select the Panel ID to supervise. Use the ◄► arrow keys to
position the cursor under the field; then use the +/- keys to increment/decrement the field to select
panel from 001 - 128.

 Row D - This field allows you to enter the Source IP Address for the panel ID selected in Row B.
Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the field; then use the +/- keys to
increment/decrement the field.

Note: Any fire panel added to the list of supervised panels must have its Supervision IP Address
set to match that of the supervising fire panel’s Source IP Address.

Note: To remove a panel from the list, simply select it and change the panel address to all zeros.
To set the custom message for network panels, press the F1 key:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A C U S T OM ME S S AG E
B FOR PANE L : 0 0 1
C
D CU S T OM MSG PANE L 0 0 1
Exhibit 4-94: Network Panel Custom Message Screen
 Row B - This field allows you to select the network panel address to assign a custom message to.
Use the ◄► arrow keys to move cursor to the field; then use the +/- keys to change panel address.

 Row D - This field allows you to assign the custom message for the respective panel. Use the ◄►
arrow keys to move cursor to the field; then use the +/- keys to change the field value.

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4.7.3 HOW TO SET IP TIME PARAMETERS

The IP Time screen allows you to set additional parameters for how data is transmitted on the network. From
the Configuration Menu 6 screen, press the F3 key to access the IP Time screen, as shown below:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A I P SUP ERV I S I ON
B T I MEOU T : 0 4 M I NU T E S
C H I S TOR Y T R ANSM I T S : 0 1
D I P T I M E : D I SAB L ED
Exhibit 4-95: IP Time Screen
 Row B - This field allows you to set how long the supervising panel will wait to annunciate a
“MISSING” trouble should the supervising panel lose communication with a supervised panel. Use
the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the field; then use the +/- keys to toggle to select
time.
This parameter can be configured in one of the following increments:
5-55 seconds, 5 second increments
1-59 minutes, 1 minute increments
1-18 hours, 1 hour increments

Note: This parameter only applies when the respective panel is configured to supervise other
panels.
 Row C - This field allows you to set how many times a single history event will be transmitted to the
peripheral bus. This setting greatly affects the reliability of the Ethernet reporting system. The value
can be configured from 1 to 10:
1 = Provides the greatest amount of speed but is the least reliable.
10 = Provides a reduction in speed but is the most reliable.
Use the ◄► arrow keys to position the cursor under the field and use the +/- keys to
increment/decrement the field.

Note: For Ethernet applications, Fike recommends a History Transmit setting of 2. Otherwise,
the default value of 1 is recommended.

 Row D - This field allows you to set whether the date and time of networked panels will be
synchronized with the main panel (DISABLED, ACCEPT, SEND):
DISABLED = Turns panel date/time synchronization feature off. Each panel will use its own
date/time settings.
ACCEPT = Sets panel to accept date/time synchronization settings from sending panel.
SEND = Sets panel to transmit date/time synchronization settings to all network panels.

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4.7.4 HOW TO DISABLE PANEL’S SWITCH OPERATION (CITY OF CHICAGO)

The Switch Operation screen allows you to set whether the panel’s DRILL and SILENCE switches on the
display will function. Disabling the panel switches allows the panel to conform to the City of Chicago
operation requirements.
From the “Configuration Menu 6” screen, press the F4 key to access the “Switch Operation” screen, as
shown below:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A SW I T CH OP E RA T I ON
B FOR DR I L L / S I L ENCE :
C NORM A L
D K E Y P A D DR I L L : D I SAB L E
Exhibit 4-96: Panel Switch Operation Screen

 Row C - Use the +/- keys to toggle the functionality of the Drill and Silence keys between
NORMAL/DISABLED

Note: If the panel is ordered with the “COC” extension in the part number, it will be shipped with
a display that has the Drill and Silence keys blanked out. The functionality of these keys will be
disabled and will require a factory level password to re-enable.
 Row D - Use the +/- keys to toggle the functionality of the Drill key between ENABLED/DISABLE.
Activation of the Drill function from other sources are unaffected by disabling the keypad drill switch.

Note: Disabling the keypad drill switch requires a System Administrator level password.

4.7.5 HOW TO SET PANEL’S LED OPERATION

The LED Operation screen allows you to set the panel’s LEDs to function for either fire alarm (Cheetah Xi) or
fire suppression (Cheetah Xi).
From the “Configuration Menu 6” screen, press the F5 key to access the “LED Operation” screen, as shown
below:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A
B L ED OP ERA T I ON :
C PRE - D / RE L E / R - D I S / AB T
D

Exhibit 4-97: Panel LED Operation Screen

 Row C - Use the +/- keys to toggle the functionality of the panel’s LEDs between:
Fire Alarm = Pre-Alarm 1, Pre-Alarm 2, Disabled, Walk Test
Fire Suppression = Pre-Discharge, Release, Release-Disable, Abort

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4.8 CONFIGURATION MENU 7

From the “Configuration Menu 6” screen, press the F6 key to access the “Configuration Menu 7” screen, as
shown below:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A C O N F I GURA T I ON MENU 7
B F 1 - AHUKE Y F 4 - F I RS T E
C F 2 - F 5 -
D F 3 - F 6 - MENU 1
Exhibit 4-98: Configuration Menu 7

F1 = AHU Key
F2 = Not Used
F3 = Not Used
F4 = First Event Display
F5 = Not Used
F6 = Configuration Menu 1

4.8.1 HOW TO ENABLE AHU KEY REQUIREMENT FEATURE

The AHU Key screen allows you to set the FAN RESTART configuration parameters for the panel to require
activation of an “AHU FIRE KEY” input before initiation of the fan restart sequence is allowed.
From the “Configuration Menu 7” screen, press the F1 key to access the “AHU Key” screen, as shown below:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A AHU KE Y REQU I RED : NO
B
C
D

Exhibit 4-99: AHU Key Screen

 Row A - Use the +/- keys to toggle the field from ‘No’ to ‘Yes’. ‘Yes’ will require an AHU fire key
switch to be active before fan restart sequence is allowed.

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4.8.2 HOW TO CHANGE FIRST EVENT DISPLAY SETTINGS

The First Event Display screen allows you to set how the panel will display system events as they occur. A
System Administrator password is required to change this setting.
From the “Configuration Menu 7” screen, press the F4 key to access the “First Event Display” screen, as
shown below:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
A L A T CH D I S P L AY TO
B S H OW I N I T I A L
C S U P ERV I SORY AND
D T R OUB L E E V EN T S : NO
Exhibit 4-100: First Event Display Screen

 Row D - Use the +/- keys to toggle the field from ‘Yes’ to ‘No’.

 ‘Yes’ - panel will latch the display onto the first trouble or supervisory event that is recorded.
Subsequent events of like type will be recorded in the panel history but will not be displayed
as they occur unless they are of higher priority. For example: supervisory events take
priority over trouble events; therefore, first supervisory event will be displayed over trouble
events. The LCD will remain fixed on the first of these events until the user presses a switch
for other actions, the event clears and the system times out and returns to the “System
Normal” display, or an alarm event occurs. Should an alarm event occur, the LCD will latch
on the first alarm event and will remain fixed on the event until the user presses a switch for
other actions.
 “No’ – panel will display supervisory and trouble events as they occur until the first alarm
event is recorded, at which time the LCD will latch on the first alarm event. The LCD will
remain fixed on the first alarm event until the user presses a switch for other actions.

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Reserved for future use.

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A.1 CHEETAH Xi MENU STRUCTURE (V7.20)

PASSWORD ACCESS
(ACCESS LEVELS NOTED BY NUMBERS ON MENUS)
LEVEL 1 (CUSTOMER): DOOR OPEN, NO PASSWORD
ENTERED. VIEW EVENTS, DIAGNOSTICS, MAINTENANCE
AND IR COMMUNICATION.

SYSTEM STATUS SYSTEM EVENT LEVEL 2 (USER): ALL LEVEL 1 PRIVILEGES PLUS VIEW
CONFIGURATION, SET SYSTEM TIME AND CONFIGURATION
CHEETAH Xi v7.20 ALARM: DEVICE TYPE
CHECK.
FIKE CORPORATION CUSTOM MESSAGE
ESCAPE
HH:MM:SSP MM/YY/DD HH:MM:SSP MM/YY/DD LEVEL 3 (ADMIN): ALL LEVEL 1 AND 2 PRIVILEGES PLUS
AL:000 SU:000 TR:000 EVENT XXXX OF YYYY CONFIGURATION CHANGES.
F1-EVENT SOURCE LEVEL 4 (FACTORY): ACCESS TO ALL MENUS PLUS
ESCAPE F2-EXP CUSTOM MESSAGE FACTORY INITIALIZE SYSTEM AND PASSWORD OVERRIDE.

TOP LEVEL MENU CONFIG MENU 1 2-4

F1-CONFIG F1-DEVICE F1-ALARM FEATURES F1-DELETE DEVICE
F2-HISTRY F2-NAC F2-RELEASE FEATURES F2-READ/WRITE/ENA/DIS
F3-DIAG F3-SLC F3-CONFIGURATION CHK F3-AHU RELAY RESTART
F4-PASSWRD F4-LEARN
F5-MAINT F5-VOICE F1-NAC FUNCTIONS
F6-IR COMM F6-MENU 2 F2-NAC ZONE ASSIGNS
F3-PROTOCOL

F1-NEW DEVICE TROUBLE

CONFIG MENU 2 2-4
F1-TIME F1-MNS R
F2-SILENC F2-PRIORITY
F3-POWER
F4-DAY SEN F1-DAYTIME SEN RANGE
F5-ZONE F2-SELECT HOLIDAYS
F6-MENU 3
F1-SIGNAL CODE
CONFIG MENU 3 2-4
F1-PERIPH F1-DEVICE
F2-WALK F2-SOURCE
F3-GROUND4 F3-SPEED
F4-ABORT F4-CMD SET
F5-SEN CHG
F6-MENU 4 HLI TYPE F1-ALARM FEATURES
OPEN PROTOCOL F2-SECTOR
CONFIG MENU 4 2-4 MODBUS F3-EVAX F1-SECTOR MESSAGES
F4-RELEASE
F1-AC DEL
F5-COMMAND
F2-VESDA
F3-
F4-PWR CUT
F5-RELAYS F1-DETECTORS
F6-MENU 5 F2-SECTORS AND PIPES
F3-TEMPLATES
CONFIG MENU 5 2-4 F4-ANNUN F1-SECTOR MESSAGES
F1-LOGO F1-SELECT MODULE F5-HLI
F2-AUTO A F2-RELAY FUNCTIONS F6-RELEASE
F3- F3-RELAY ZONE ASSIGN
F4-DIALER F4-FAN RESTART MODE
F5-NETWORK
F6-MENU 6
F1-ID'S F1-CUSTOM MESSAGE
CONFIG MENU 6 2-4 F2-MODULE
F1-IP ADR F3-ZONES F5-SELECT ALL
F2-IP SUP F4-HIST TR F6-DESELECT ALL
F3-IP TIM F5-SWITCH
F4-SW OPER 4 F1-CUSTOM MESSAGE
F5-LED OPR
F6-MENU 7 F1-CLR IP ADDR HIST

2-4 F1-CUSTOM MESSAGE

CONFIG MENU 7
F1-AHUKEY
F2-
F3-
F4-FIRST E
F5-
F6-MENU 1

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A.1 CHEETAH Xi MENU STRUCTURE (V7.20)

SYSTEM STATUS SYSTEM EVENT PASSWORD ACCESS

CHEETAH Xi v7.20 ALARM: DEVICE TYPE (ACCESS LEVELS NOTED BY NUMBERS ON MENUS)
FIKE CORPORATION CUSTOM MESSAGE LEVEL 1 (CUSTOMER): DOOR OPEN, NO PASSWORD
ESCAPE
HH:MM:SSP MM/YY/DD HH:MM:SSP MM/YY/DD ENTERED. VIEW EVENTS, DIAGNOSTICS, MAINTENANCE
AL:000 SU:000 TR:000 EVENT XXXX OF YYYY AND IR COMMUNICATION.
F1-EVENT SOURCE LEVEL 2 (USER): ALL LEVEL 1 PRIVILEGES PLUS VIEW
ESCAPE F2-EXP CUSTOM MESSAGE CONFIGURATION, SET SYSTEM TIME AND CONFIGURATION
CHECK.
TOP LEVEL MENU
F1-CONFIG HISTORY MENU 1-4 LEVEL 3 (ADMIN): ALL LEVEL 1 AND 2 PRIVILEGES PLUS
F2-HISTRY F1-ALARM CONFIGURATION CHANGES.
F3-DIAG F2-SUPERV
F3-TROUBL LEVEL 4 (FACTORY): ACCESS TO ALL MENUS PLUS
F4-PASSWRD
F4-EVENTS FACTORY INITIALIZE SYSTEM AND PASSWORD OVERRIDE.
F5-MAINT
F6-IR COMM F5-ZONE
F6-ERASE 3-4
PASSWORD 1-4
DIAGNOSTIC MENU 1 1-4
ENTER PASSWORD
0000 F1-DEVICE F1-TYPE LOC & LED
ACCESS: DENIED F2-VALU 1 F2-SERIAL NUMBERS
CODE: 2375 F3-VALU 2
F4-LED TST
F5-CRC
IR COMMUNICATION 1-4 F6-MENU 2
LOOP 1: DIS
LOOP 2: DIS
DIAGNOSTIC MENU 2 1-4
LOOP 3: DIS
LOOP 4: DIS F1-KEYPAD
F2-VESDA 1
F3-VESDA 2
F4-PERIPH F4-FW VER
F5-VE COM
F6-MENU 3

DIAGNOSTIC MENU 3 1-4

F1-NETW 1 F1-RESET NET MOD
F2-NETW 2 4
F3-NETW 3 4 F1-RESET NET MOD
F4-HISTORY
F5-BRD COM F1-RESET NET MOD
F6-MENU 4

DIAGNOSTIC MENU 4 1-4

F1-AMP STA
F2-PER DAT
F3-VOICE Z F1-VOICE STATUS
F4-PER FV F2-ZONE PRIORITY
F5-
F6-MENU 5

DIAGNOSTIC MENU 5 1-4

F1-PAGE S
F2-AUD PRI
F3-MST ID
F4-FAAST
F5-
F6-MENU 1

MAINT MENU 1
F1-DEV RD 1-4
F2-DEV ADR 1-4
F3-DEV RPL 2-4
F4-WALKTS 2-4
F5-BUZZER 2-4
F6-MENU 2

MAINT MENU 2
F1-MNS RST 2-4 F1-READ UNIT
F2-MNS SIL 2-4 F2-ISOLATE UNIT
F3- F3-DISABLE UNIT
F4-CFG RD 2-4
F5-FAAST 1-4
F6-AHU ON 2-4

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